Privacy Risk Assessor - USDS

Team Intro:

The USDS Privacy and Integrated Security team is responsible for overseeing and governing all activities of privacy impacts to TikTok USDS' operations. We address complex and cutting-edge challenges, aiming to build the world's most trusted social media platform. We partner with TikTok global legal, R&D, Privacy and Data Protection Office, and security organizations in advancing our privacy practices. We oversee, govern and support the integration and optimization of operational privacy capabilities including data inventory, data classification, data retention/deletion, and incident response, etc., to ensure scalable and compliant privacy and data protection practices.



We seek a highly motivated, experienced, and dynamic professional to join our team. This is an opportunity to work on the most innovative platform in the industry, strengthening security and privacy, in our mission to Inspire Creativity and Enrich Lives.



In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.



The Privacy Risk Assessor role will contribute to key operational functions ensuring the privacy of US user data on the TikTok platform. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and motivated individual who possesses a deep understanding of security and privacy risk concepts, experience deploying and maintaining risk management frameworks, and performing privacy risk assessments, control alignments, and continuous monitoring.



As a direct report to the Privacy Risk Management Lead, you will be responsible for performing privacy reviews and assessments, supporting data governance initiatives, prioritizing high impact privacy engagements, and partnering with cross-functional teams across USDS and the wider global organization to facilitate privacy program objectives and communicate the value of privacy risk reduction efforts. This position requires a candidate who can take the initiative to champion meaningful process improvements, perform detailed analysis of technical and operational risks, and effectively communicate mitigation strategies to a diverse array of partners and stakeholders.



Responsibilities:

- Perform privacy threshold analyses and impact assessments to drive risk identification and reduction associated with product and feature launches and third party engagements

- Support the development, implementation, and documentation of the privacy impact assessment program and corresponding processes in adherence with security principles and industry frameworks. Draft operating procedures and document the engagement model with internal partners to drive effective collaboration

- Support the management and communication of privacy risk findings and mitigation strategies with partner teams and leadership and align with security risk findings and analysis

- Perform risk monitoring, managing the risk remediation process, ensuring risk treatment plans are executed effectively. Support risk reporting and socialization to inform stakeholders and risk owners

- Drive automation and efficiency initiatives to facilitate integration with other internal risk assessment programs and support timely due diligence for business partners

- Engage in special projects and additional responsibilities may be needed as the team expands and capabilities are enhanced