Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Data Privacy Assistant to support our compliance and legal teams in managing data protection and privacy obligations. In this role, you will assist in maintaining compliance with data protection regulations, handling data subject requests, and ensuring that privacy policies and procedures are effectively implemented across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection regulations.
- Support the handling and processing of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other privacy-related inquiries.
- Maintain records of processing activities (RoPA) and assist in conducting data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs).
- Assist in reviewing and updating privacy policies, notices, and internal guidelines.
- Support the legal team in drafting and maintaining data processing agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contracts.
- Help coordinate training sessions and awareness programs on data privacy across the organization.
- Conduct research on evolving data privacy laws and regulatory updates.
- Assist in responding to data breaches by following established protocols and procedures.
- Work closely with IT and security teams to ensure best practices in data protection.
Required Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws and regulations.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience in a data privacy, legal, or compliance role is desirable but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Familiarity with privacy management tools and compliance platforms is a plus.
.This role is offered on a hybrid from our London office OR remotely if you are based in North Macedonia
At Cognism, we’re not just building a company - we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day. If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact, you’re in the right spot!
Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
Here’s what we stand for:
✅ We Are Nice! We treat each other with respect and kindness (because life’s too short for anything else).
🤝 We Are Collaborative. We’re in this together—great things happen when we work as one.
💡 We Are Solution-Focused. Every challenge is just an opportunity in disguise.
💙 We Are Understanding. We empower and support each other to do our best work.
🏆 We Celebrate Individual Contributors. Every role matters, and so do you!
At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. Our values—Being Nice, Collaborative, Solution-Focused, and Understanding—guide everything we do, and we celebrate Individual Contributors. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
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What We Do
Cognism is a leader in international sales intelligence, setting a new standard for data quality and compliance, trusted by 1800+ revenue teams worldwide.
Cognism helps businesses find, engage and close their dream prospects by providing premium company and contact information, including firmographics, technographics, sales trigger events, intent data, verified business emails and phone-verified mobile numbers.
Next level GDPR & CCPA compliance, combined with innovative technology and integrations with leading CRM and sales engagement partners, make Cognism the number one choice for businesses looking to create a predictable pipeline, find their next best business opportunity and overcome global compliance barriers.
