Communications Manager | Data Protection Officer
Cherrywood Science & Technology Park, Co. Dublin
Communications ManagerWorking closely with eir, I compile all communications for a number of their products (eirMobile, eir Vision and eir Business) for distribution to our 40 stores nationwide. Same day delivery is essential to distil large quantities of data from eir and our other strategic partners and vendors.I am also responsible for updating stores with current Retail & SMB Pricing and ensuring EPoS is live with the latest financials. Sales analytics are an essential component of our strategic development and I provide daily reports for our Area Managers to help drive sales in each segment whilst managing our P&Ls.Data Protection OfficerIn this role since May 2017, my focus has been on defining our key responsibilities, legal requirements and the implications of Data Protection in the telecommunications industry. Best practices and compliance have been my priority across our sales channel of 40 stores and Head Office where large-scale processing of PII took place.Responsibilities/Achievements:* developed programmes to ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations* conduct DPIAs across the myriad of activities in the company* monitor data management and conduct audits* maintain a Records of Processing Inventory* support managers/departments with compliance queries and processes* ensure privacy by design of new and existing projects* provide ongoing training to existing and new staff* manage all DSARs from both An Garda Síochána and the general public* assist eir with investigations in our role as Data Processor Environmental OfficerEnvironmental Management System implementation/maintenance, ensuring correct disposal of material in our retail chain to achieve a high rate of recycling at store level and in our Head Office. A paperless office environment and an in-store scanning solution have both enhanced our efforts and, from a data protection perspective, removed a number of points of risk.