Telework is available for this position; however, changes to the telework program are at the Agency’s discretion. Remote-centered employees may be required to report in person to one of the agency’s multiple reporting locations, as determined by management, and may be required to utilize a shared workspace or “hotel” when working in the office.
Under administrative direction, the Information Technologist Specialist III (ITS III) will work as a Research Technologist and serve as an expert advisor to support the CPPA’s Audits Division and, as needed, the Enforcement Division. The Research Technologist will conduct audits and review compliance pertaining to privacy, cyber security, and automated decision making on both an industry-wide and business-specific basis. Duties include:
Identify compliance gaps in privacy technologies and processes at regulated businesses, including but not limited to, data minimization, data anonymization, differential privacy, and processing of consumer privacy requests. Prepare audit reports. Recommend corrective actions. Plan, develop, and document requirements and methodologies in audits involving emerging technologies and their applications to business processes. Analyze algorithms and protocols related to data protection and privacy, authentication, automated decision-making, or digital advertising. Build and develop tools to research privacy trends online and offline. Explain technical concepts to lay audiences. Assist enforcement staff in investigating potential violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act and prosecuting violations. Provide testimony at hearings to explain audit findings. Work closely with Enforcement Division attorneys on enforcement referrals arising from audits.
The headquarters for this position may be:
San Francisco – One Sansome Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Los Angeles – 300 S. Spring Street, Suite 15513, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Sacramento – 400 R Street, Suite 350, Sacramento, CA 95834
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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