Privacy Analysis

About the role

Privacy Analysis is a functional area that helps organizations analyze and assess privacy risk for individuals arising from the processing of their data.

Career progression

• Common Feeder Functional Area: IT Compliance
• Common Next Functional Areas: Privacy Compliance, Privacy Management, GRC, IT Risk Analysis, IT Governance
• Average Annual Salary: US$117k
• Level: Entry - Mid-Level

Directly related roles

• Privacy Analyst
• Privacy Officer
• IT Compliance

Senior level

• Common Next Functional Areas: Privacy Compliance, Privacy Management, GRC, IT Risk Analysis, IT Governance
• Directly related roles: Privacy Analyst, Privacy Officer
• Average Annual Salary: US$117k

Employer requirements

According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Privacy Analysis area and requested by employers:

• Communication
• Information Privacy
• Management
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Operations
• Leadership
• Privacy Law
• Auditing
• Problem Solving

Qualifications

Privacy Analysis roles generally require an undergraduate degree.

Resources for advancement

ISACA resources are designed to help you expand your knowledge, develop relevant skills, and stay current in this functional area. To learn more about specific job roles and explore additional resources, click on any directly related job roles above.

• Online Course: Ethical Perspectives in AI: Implications, Principles, and Social Dynamics — While AI could have myriad benefits across a variety of industries, there are many ethical considerations that need to be made before implementing an AI-powered resource.
• Tool: Privacy Regulatory Lookup Tool | Digital | English — Given the myriad privacy laws and regulations with which organizations must comply, many privacy professionals struggle to understand their compliance obligations.
• Resource: Privacy — ISACA's expert guidance gives professionals and enterprises the tools, techniques and understanding to manage privacy compliance and issues.
• Membership: ISACA Local Chapters — ISACA has over 200 chapters worldwide, offering a variety of benefits to members, including networking, education, and career development opportunities.
• Membership: Member Experience Leadership Series — Grow your leadership skills with access to expert-led events with an ISACA membership. Earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.
• Training: ISACA Conferences — From in-person, virtual to hybrid, ISACA's conferences help you connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge wherever you are.