What are the responsibilities and job description for the Privacy Analyst - USDS position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.
Team Intro
The USDS Privacy and Integrated Security team is responsible for overseeing and governing all activities of privacy impacts to TikTok USDS' operations. We address complex and cutting-edge challenges, aiming to build the world's most trusted social media platform. We partner with TikTok global legal, R&D, Privacy and Data Protection Office, and security organizations in advancing our privacy practices. We oversee, govern and support the integration and optimization of operational privacy capabilities including data inventory, data classification, data retention/deletion, and incident response, etc., to ensure scalable and compliant privacy and data protection practices.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Privacy Analyst with a background in privacy, security, compliance, or a related field, who is eager to grow a dedicated career in privacy. This role will focus on supporting the analysis and optimization of privacy processes and workflows to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. The Privacy Analyst will assist in capturing, documenting, and evaluating privacy safeguards implemented in the operational environment, identifying areas for improvement, and working with senior and lead team members to ensure alignment with company and regulatory standards.
Reporting to: Privacy compliance manager within the Department of Privacy and Integrated Security. The reporting structure may evolve as the program capability grows.
Responsibilities:
- Privacy Compliance Assessments: Following TikTok privacy control framework, conduct assessment of privacy safeguards, analyze existing privacy processes and identify any gaps or areas of improvement related to privacy compliance and security standards.
- Privacy Process Mapping: Collaborate with operational teams, document and map out privacy workflows and procedures across the USDS operational arms, identifying inefficiencies or areas in need of improvement, and driving actionable improvements.
- Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with senior and lead team members and cross-functional departments to ensure privacy practices are aligned with global privacy frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Policy and SOP development: Review, update or create new privacy policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on identified process gaps, security best practices, and privacy needs.
- Metrics and Reporting: Develop and support privacy metrics and report on the effectiveness of privacy safeguards, ensuring data accuracy and consistency in line with compliance standards.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Assist in ongoing initiatives to optimize privacy operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure consistent privacy compliance across teams.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Compliance, or a related field with 2 years of hands-on experience. Candidates with more working experience in security, privacy and process engineering fields will also be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
- Good understanding of privacy frameworks and how privacy operations are relevant to meeting privacy compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, COPPA)
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to assess processes and recommend practical improvements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams to understand business contexts in-depth
- Must be able to adapt to the people, process and technology complexities in a large enterprise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Privacy/Security engineering or operation background
- Practical experience involving operationalizing privacy and security solutions to identified issues.
- Experience working with globally distributed teams
D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 88920 - 123760 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.
Team Intro
The USDS Privacy and Integrated Security team is responsible for overseeing and governing all activities of privacy impacts to TikTok USDS' operations. We address complex and cutting-edge challenges, aiming to build the world's most trusted social media platform. We partner with TikTok global legal, R&D, Privacy and Data Protection Office, and security organizations in advancing our privacy practices. We oversee, govern and support the integration and optimization of operational privacy capabilities including data inventory, data classification, data retention/deletion, and incident response, etc., to ensure scalable and compliant privacy and data protection practices.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Privacy Analyst with a background in privacy, security, compliance, or a related field, who is eager to grow a dedicated career in privacy. This role will focus on supporting the analysis and optimization of privacy processes and workflows to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. The Privacy Analyst will assist in capturing, documenting, and evaluating privacy safeguards implemented in the operational environment, identifying areas for improvement, and working with senior and lead team members to ensure alignment with company and regulatory standards.
Reporting to: Privacy compliance manager within the Department of Privacy and Integrated Security. The reporting structure may evolve as the program capability grows.
Responsibilities:
- Privacy Compliance Assessments: Following TikTok privacy control framework, conduct assessment of privacy safeguards, analyze existing privacy processes and identify any gaps or areas of improvement related to privacy compliance and security standards.
- Privacy Process Mapping: Collaborate with operational teams, document and map out privacy workflows and procedures across the USDS operational arms, identifying inefficiencies or areas in need of improvement, and driving actionable improvements.
- Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with senior and lead team members and cross-functional departments to ensure privacy practices are aligned with global privacy frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Policy and SOP development: Review, update or create new privacy policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on identified process gaps, security best practices, and privacy needs.
- Metrics and Reporting: Develop and support privacy metrics and report on the effectiveness of privacy safeguards, ensuring data accuracy and consistency in line with compliance standards.
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Assist in ongoing initiatives to optimize privacy operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure consistent privacy compliance across teams.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Compliance, or a related field with 2 years of hands-on experience. Candidates with more working experience in security, privacy and process engineering fields will also be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
- Good understanding of privacy frameworks and how privacy operations are relevant to meeting privacy compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, COPPA)
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to assess processes and recommend practical improvements.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams to understand business contexts in-depth
- Must be able to adapt to the people, process and technology complexities in a large enterprise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Privacy/Security engineering or operation background
- Practical experience involving operationalizing privacy and security solutions to identified issues.
- Experience working with globally distributed teams
D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 88920 - 123760 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
