PCPD - Job Vacancies

The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data is an independent office established by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) to enforce and promote compliance with its requirements. Applications are now invited for the following posts in the Privacy Commissioner’s Office: -

Personal Data Officer (PDO)

Remuneration

Basic salary at $36,535 per month plus fringe benefits.

Requirements

a)	A recognised degree from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
b)	Solid exposure in complaint investigation, legal practice, data system inspection, process control compliance audit, and/or security risk assessment;
c)	A minimum of 4 years relevant working experience, preferably gained in reputable regulatory agencies, legal firms, audit consultancy firms or international corporations;
d)	Strong analytical and inter-personal skills with a mature personality;
e)	Knowledge of the requirements of the Ordinance or personal data privacy matters preferable; and
f)	Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Major Duties

a)	To handle complaint investigations with a view to enforcing the provision of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance; or
b)	To undertake examination, inspection, standard assurance and compliance audit of personal data systems of organizations.

Application:

Written application with full résumé (Please mark clearly the post applied on the envelope) should reach the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, 12/F, 248 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong by post not later than 15 January 2009. Candidates who do not receive a reply within 12 weeks from the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided will only be used for the purpose of making appointment to the applied posts. Applicants have a right to request access to and correction of personal data collected from them in writing to the “Administration & Finance Manager” at the above address.

Part-Time Helper

Remuneration

Basic salary at $57 per hour

Requirements

a)	A diploma or above;
b)	Good interpersonal skills; and
c)	Basic knowledge of Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

Major Duties

The part-time helper will provide on-site support in the Education & Careers Expo 2009 during the period of 19 – 22 February 2009 (8-9 working hours per day) for: -

a)	distributing information booklets;
b)	playing game and quiz with visitors; and
c)	handling public enquiries on the spot.

Application:

Interested candidates are invited to send their applications with full résumé (Please mark clearly the post applied on the envelope) to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, 12/F, 248 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong by post not later than 15 January 2009. Candidates who do not receive a reply by 31 January 2009 should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided will only be used for the purpose of making appointment to the applied post. Applicants have a right to request access to and correction of personal data collected from them in writing to the “Administration & Finance Manager” at the above address.

The Privacy Commissioner is an Equal Opportunity Employer