The chief auditor will be responsible for “building out the independent audit function of the first agency in the United States created for the sole purpose of protecting the privacy rights of consumers, and in developing its approach to auditing and enforcement,” the job posting says.
The chief privacy auditor also oversees research and implementation of a broad range of policies related to auditing a dynamic and sophisticated subject area pertaining to privacy, cybersecurity and automated decision-making, including artificial intelligence.
CPPA’s responsibilities include rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, nuanced area; supporting public awareness on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and administrative enforcement of those rights.
Desirable qualifications include:
- Five or more years’ experience in conducting research, auditing, testing or forensics on systems that impact consumer privacy; and specialized technical expertise in technology research, technology policy, software engineering or security.
- History of publications in academic journals relating to consumer privacy and related technology. Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal and state agencies, as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to privacy rights.
- Deep knowledge of systems and processes that impact consumer privacy and security.
- Expertise in mobile technology, digital advertising technology, cookies, tracking, and algorithms.
