Data Protection Officer in Dublin
- Salary
- €61,219–€79,583 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 15 Sept 2026
About the Role
To ensure St John of God University Hospital clg. complies with all applicable data protection legislation including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and health-sector specific requirements, safeguarding the rights and privacy of patients, staff, and stakeholders. The DPO will advise management, monitor compliance, and act as the Hospital’s, Mental Health Frist Aid Ireland and St Joseph’s, contact point for the Data Protection Commission and for data subjects.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree (Level 8 or higher) in law, information governance, IT, health administration, or related field
- Professional qualification in data protection/privacy (e.g. CIPM, CIPP/E, Advanced Diploma in Data Protection Law) is desirable.
- 3–5+ years’ experience in data protection, information governance, or compliance — ideally within the healthcare or public sector.
- Proven experience handling DPIAs, subject access requests, and breach investigations.
- Managing external requests (gardai, Solicitors, Regulators)
- Familiarity with data processing contracts and vendor management.
Details
Location: Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: €61,219–€79,583 per year
Closing date: 15 Sept 2026
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Data Protection Officer role?
- A degree (Level 8 or higher) in law, information governance, IT, health administration, or a related field is essential. A professional qualification in data protection/privacy is desirable.
- What experience is necessary for this role?
- 3–5+ years’ experience in data protection, information governance, or compliance — ideally within the healthcare or public sector.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Data Protection Officer?
- The DPO will ensure compliance with data protection legislation, safeguard the rights and privacy of patients, staff, and stakeholders, advise management, monitor compliance, and act as the contact point for the Data Protection Commission and for data subjects.
- Where is the Data Protection Officer role located?
- The role is located in Stillorgan, Dublin.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- €61,219–€79,583 per year