What Do Privacy Engineers Do?
Privacy engineers are professionals who work to ensure that data privacy is maintained throughout an organization’s systems, applications, and services. They have expertise in privacy laws, regulations, and best practices, as well as knowledge of technology and security practices. Their primary role is to implement privacy controls and safeguards to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes reviewing data flows within an organization, identifying areas where data privacy is at risk, and developing technical solutions to mitigate those risks. They also work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure that their solutions are aligned with applicable privacy laws and regulations.