Privacy Analyst

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game ads and digital out-of-home ads. We empower thousands of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

As a Privacy Analyst reporting to the Global Privacy Counsel, you’ll be directly involved in supporting and developing StackAdapt’s privacy program to ensure compliance with privacy laws, mitigate risk, and build trust with our customers and consumers. You’ll work cross-functionally with business units and contribute to strategic projects that advance our privacy practices and supporting technologies.

This role requires a solid understanding of core data protection activities, including incident response, privacy impact assessments, records of processing, records management, and subject access requests. Success in this role will depend on your ability to think creatively, collaborate closely with others, and approach challenges with a proactive mindset. You’ll play a key role in implementing strategic data protection initiatives across the organization, helping to unify central business and technology groups.

StackAdapt is a remote-first company, and you’ll be part of a highly collaborative global Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact at a high-growth Canadian tech company.

This role is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the US. Occasional travel may be required.

• Work closely with the Global Privacy Counsel and other members of the Privacy team to develop and implement privacy and governance strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as privacy commitments
• Assist the Privacy team to monitor, audit, and improve company-wide privacy policies and processes.
• Support the maintenance of up-to-date records, including data subject access inquiries, privacy incidents and resolutions
• Facilitate the fulfillment of data subject and consumer rights requests (access, deletion, do not sell, etc.) for applicable regulations
• Collaborate on annual assessments, questionnaires, and data protection registrations, as required, and escalate risk remediation requirements 
• Assist with privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and due diligence initiatives alongside key stakeholders for new projects, processes, and systems
• Maintain records of data processing activities (ROPA) and DPIAs to demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and business objectives
• Facilitate updates to external privacy facing materials (e.g., privacy notice, cookie banners)
• Collaborate with various departments components and programs to educate and inform personnel on matters pertaining to privacy compliance

• Practical, business-minded professional with 1-3 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience.
• Knowledge of general data privacy principles such as data minimization, privacy by design, consent, and data subject rights.
• Ability to translate complex/technical topics into business language and to articulate points in widely understood terms
• A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset 
• Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy a fast-paced environment 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional maturity and integrity 
• Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents
• IAPP Privacy certification a plus 

• Highly competitive salary + commission structure
• RRSP/401K matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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