Data Protection Consultant – UK GDPR, EU GDPR, International Data Transfers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Evaluate the data protection and security clauses within the platform's terms of use.

• Revise the terms to ensure clarity and consistency.

• Articulate the client's role as a data controller when users from other countries access data stored in the EU.

• Determine the necessary safeguards for international data access.

• Review the supplier's data processing agreement in relation to the actual use of the platform.

• Provide straightforward responses to common data protection inquiries from platform users.

• Prepare points for the client's UK solicitor to verify.

• Collaborate with a law firm that specializes in China's data protection legislation.

• Transition responsibilities to the Intelance colleague who is updating the client's data security policy.

• Partner with an Intelance engagement partner and the client's legal advisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection or privacy, either as a consultant, data protection officer, or in-house advisor.

• Practical experience with international data transfers under UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

• Familiarity with Standard Contractual Clauses, the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or Addendum, and conducting transfer risk assessments.

• Experience in reviewing or drafting terms of use, data processing agreements, or privacy notices for software platforms.

• A recognized qualification such as CIPP/E or the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.

• Capability to produce concise, clear documents for individuals outside the legal and IT fields.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Capacity to operate through your own limited company or as a self-employed contractor.

• Knowledge of China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is a plus.

• Experience working with charities, standards or certification bodies, or supply chain platforms is beneficial.

• Please refrain from applying through an agency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Day rate ranging from £500 to £625, based on experience.

• Approximately 2 days of work within the first 2 weeks, with a brief follow-up if the client's solicitor raises any issues.

• Fully remote position within the UK, offering flexible working hours.

• Contract role available through your own limited company or as a self-employed contractor.

• Anticipated to be outside IR35, confirmation provided prior to commencement.

• Opportunity to join the Intelance associate panel for future data governance projects.

• Assurance of a response to all applicants within three working days.

• 30-minute interview call for shortlisted candidates.

• Panel membership granted after signing the panel agreement and NDA.