12 days ago

Privacy & Data Security Analyst

Morrison Foerster

On Site
Full Time
$196,500
Palo Alto, CA

Job Overview

Job TitlePrivacy & Data Security Analyst
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$196,500
LocationPalo Alto, CA

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Job Description

Overview

At MoFo, we couldn’t write our own success story without yours. Join MoFo as a Privacy & Data Security Analyst on our Information Technology team and help integrate privacy requirements in our security and compliance frameworks across multiple offices.

Role Responsibilities

Privacy Intake, Triage, and Operational Execution:

  • Operate the firm’s privacy intake process and monitor requests.
  • Track requests through completion with clear ownership and documentation.
  • Coordinate workflow artifacts such as DSARs, PIAs, and DPIAs.
  • Escalate high-risk matters as needed.

Embedded Privacy-by-Design within Security-by-Design:

  • Gather key inputs regarding data use and retention.
  • Prepare summaries detailing processing context and risk.
  • Promote repeatable standards and playbooks.

Third Party and System Review Support:

  • Support vendor onboarding with data minimization focus.
  • Partner with Procurement and document outcomes.
  • Maintain review artifacts and route issues to Legal.

Data Inventories, Records, and Evidence Management:

  • Conduct structured data inventory activities.
  • Maintain defensible processing records.
  • Support audits and client inquiries with organized documentation.

Notices, Disclosures, and Training Support:

  • Coordinate privacy notice updates and maintain version control.
  • Support internal guidance and training content administration.

Privacy-Related Incident Support:

  • Document and route privacy incidents with appropriate escalation.
  • Maintain records for audit and regulatory purposes.

About You

Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience in privacy, compliance, and governance. You have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for precise documentation, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and related tools. Experience with vendor onboarding, InfoSec processes, and privacy-by-design principles is essential.

About MoFo

At MoFo, collaboration across borders and disciplines drives innovation. We value fresh ideas and support your growth from day one while offering a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Key skills/competency

  • Privacy
  • Data Security
  • Information Security
  • Compliance
  • Governance
  • Risk
  • Vendor Management
  • Audit
  • Documentation
  • Microsoft 365

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