Privacy and Data Protection Manager

About 1Password:

We all have important information we need to manage, and protecting it should be easy. Over 150,000 businesses and millions of people log in to 1Password to unlock smart, simple access to everything they care about. Our vision is to create a safer, simpler digital future for everyone, and our culture values simplicity, honesty and a human-centric approach to solving problems. Come help us unlock peace of mind so everyone can stay safer online.

As the Privacy and Data Protection Program Manager you will be responsible for supporting the company’s global privacy and data protection programs. This role will ensure that 1Password complies with international, federal, and local data protection regulations, including the GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA, and other relevant data privacy laws. The ideal candidate will be adept at legal research, compliance monitoring, and providing guidance on privacy-related matters. They will work closely with various internal teams, such as IT, HR, Marketing, and Operations, to implement and maintain effective data protection practices.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Privacy.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related field; Juris Doctor from an accredited law school preferred.
• Experience working with privacy regulations such as GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional or industry-specific privacy laws.
• 2-5 years of experience in a legal, compliance, privacy role, preferably in a company serving customers globally.
• Experience conducting privacy impact assessments, audits, or compliance monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and privacy management tools.
• Strong understanding of data protection technologies and information security principles (e.g., encryption, pseudonymization, access controls).
• Familiarity with IT systems, databases, and data flow mapping.

Bonus points for:

• Ability to work with international teams and understand cross-border data transfer rules
• Work experience in Privacy, Data Protection, Compliance, or a related field
• Privacy certification (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C CIPP/US or CIPP/EU)

What you can expect:

• Legal Research & Analysis
• Support research efforts on privacy-related legal developments, regulatory changes, and enforcement trends. 
• Help analyze how changes in privacy laws may affect 1Password’s business operations. 
• Collaborate with the commercial legal team in drafting and reviewing privacy-related agreements, including data processing agreements (DPAs) and vendor contracts.
• Monitor updates in data privacy laws and regulations and share insights with internal teams. 
• Assist in developing and implementing internal privacy policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Incident Management
• Help maintain accurate records of incidents and support compliance with the 1Password’s incident response plan.
• Assist in preparing data breach notifications for regulatory authorities and impacted individuals, as required. 
• Vendor Management
• Review and assess third-party service providers’ privacy practices to ensure alignment with the 1Password’s data protection standards. 
• Advise on due diligence processes for onboarding new vendors, partners or customers, ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Support the management and organization of vendor data processing agreements and related documents.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $105,000 USD and $143,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $94,000 CAD and $128,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

We believe in the power of remote work, but we also recognize that in-person connection is sometimes important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, occasional travel for in-person engagement will be a part of this role. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to, annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events. These events will typically be held in varying locations across Canada and the US.

What we offer:

We believe in working hard, and resting hard. We’re always looking for new ways to support our team members, but here’s a glance at what we currently offer:

Health and wellbeing

> 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs

> 👟 Wellness spending account

> 🏝 Generous PTO policy 

> 💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year 

> 🧠 Wellness Coach membership

> 🩺 Comprehensive health coverage

 Growth and future 

> 📈 Employee stock option program for all full-time employees 

> 💸 Retirement matching program

> 💡 Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions 

> 🔑 Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!) 

Flexibility and community

> 🤝 Paid volunteer days 

> 🌎 Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs

> 🏠 Fully remote environment

> 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

You belong here.

1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.

Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at [email protected] and we’ll work to meet your needs.

Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.