Senior Information & Rights Disclosure Advisor
To work as a senior decision maker within the wider Information Management Department providing an effective and efficient Information Rights and Disclosure service to support the Force to achieve its strategic objectives, with particular emphasis to Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information Act 2000 requests. To provide day to day line management, support, guidance and direction to Senior Disclosure Officers and Disclosure Officers where required, and manage continuous improvement activities to maximise performance, productivity, continuous professional development and maintain the wellbeing of staff.To support and deputise for the Information Rights & Disclosure Unit Manager
What You’ll Do
Undefined the development, well-being and continuous improvement of the Information Rights and Disclosure Unit team – particularly Senior Decision Makers, undertaking relevant training and regular feedback, such as Data Protection/ Freedom of Information, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring data sharing is compliant and fit for purpose, so maximise efficiency and effectiveness and to protect the public, policing information and workforce from harm. To undefined and deputise for the Information Rights & Disclosure Unit Manager.
Manage and act as first point of contact for requests pertaining to DPA 2018 and FOI with particular focus on individual rights, including identifying improvement for physical processes, policies and procedures. To provide guidance and undefined internally and externally to ensure ICO compliance.
Manage and highlight complex and exceptional information rights related cases to the Information Rights & Disclosure Manager / Head of IRDU; work in conjunction with the wider team to problem solve and undertake activities to reach appropriate conclusions and decisions.
Resolve complex queries, to ensure compliance with legislation and individual rights whilst also ensuring a proportionate and balanced response which protects and supports Policing and Durham Constabulary. Act as Chief Officer Delegate where appropriate, authorising complex SAR, FOI Internal Reviews and other disclosures where appropriate
Ensure compliance with DPA 2018, GDPR, FOI 2000 and Part V of the Police Act as well as other ancillary legislation and sharing agreements. Drive compliance providing training and advice to staff, Force colleagues and partners as appropriate