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Radiology Partners

AVP, Privacy

$150K - $185K/yr

Lead the organization's enterprise privacy program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) while serving as the subject matter expert on healthcare ...

radiology partners

AVP, Privacy

$150K - $185K/yr

Lead the organization's enterprise privacy program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) while serving as the subject matter expert on healthcare ...

DaVita, Inc.

Sr Director, Privacy

Denver, CO · On-site

$129K - $205K/yr

Posting Date 07/10/2026 2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in ...

Deutsche Bank

Private Banker - Director

New York, NY · On-site

$220K - $415K/yr

The California Consumer Privacy Act outlines how companies can use personal information. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Deutsche Bank's California Privacy Notice please email HR.Direct ...

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How much do privacy director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for privacy director in the United States is $144,318.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Privacy Director vs Privacy Manager?

AspectPrivacy DirectorPrivacy Manager
CredentialsLegal, compliance, or privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM)Similar certifications, often with less seniority
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, policy development, executive collaborationOperational tasks, team management, implementing privacy programs
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, tech firms, healthcareMid-sized companies, departments within larger organizations
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior privacy roles, strategic responsibilitiesOperational privacy tasks, team management

The Privacy Director focuses on strategic leadership, policy development, and high-level compliance, often working with executives. The Privacy Manager handles day-to-day privacy operations, managing teams and implementing privacy programs. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and seniority.

What does a Privacy Director do?

A Privacy Director is responsible for overseeing an organization's data privacy policies and ensuring compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations. They develop, implement, and monitor privacy programs to protect sensitive information and manage risks related to data handling. Privacy Directors also train staff, respond to data breaches, and serve as the main point of contact for privacy-related inquiries both internally and externally.

What Is a Privacy Director?

Privacy directors design, develop, and oversee an organization’s privacy programs. They implement and maintain procedures and policies to streamline IT security, monitor compliance, investigate issues or breaches, and supervise the department. Other duties may include developing strategies to examine security issues and researching new policies and programs that protect private information. Qualifications to become a privacy director include a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, and five years of experience in managing an IT security department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Privacy Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Privacy Director, you need deep expertise in data privacy laws and regulations (such as GDPR and CCPA), risk management, and a relevant degree in law, business, or information security. Familiarity with privacy management software, data mapping tools, and certifications like CIPP/E or CIPM are commonly expected. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help in guiding teams and advising stakeholders on complex privacy issues. These skills ensure robust privacy compliance, protect organizational reputation, and build trust with customers and regulators.

What are some typical challenges a Privacy Director faces when implementing privacy programs across global teams?

Privacy Directors often encounter challenges aligning privacy programs with varying international regulations, such as the GDPR, CCPA, and other local laws. They must coordinate with legal, IT, and compliance departments to ensure consistent policies and training across different regions. Balancing business goals with privacy requirements, managing cross-border data transfers, and keeping up with rapidly evolving privacy legislation are common aspects of the role. Effective communication and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges while fostering a culture of privacy throughout the organization.
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Infographic showing various Privacy Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,318 per year, or $69.4 per hour.

Director of Privacy and ROI

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. More importantly we are proud to be a community based, not for profit hospice & palliative care provider. We have deep community roots, with decades of experience serving ALL patients' and families' needs regardless of their ability to pay or their medical complexity. We are a people first organization whose funds go to serve our mission.
Due to our significant growth, we are looking for amazing new staff who share these same values. Apply now and be a part of our success story.
We provide excellent benefits including:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
  • 28 days of Paid Time Off
  • Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
  • 403b Retirement plan with matching
  • Focused programs honoring Veteran patients
  • Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
  • Best Orientation and Onboarding program you've experienced
  • Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth

Essential Functions
  • Identified role of Privacy Officer-to lead the organization's HIPAA privacy program through policy and procedure development, risk assessments, audits, and training in coordination with leadership and HIPAA Security Officer
  • Responsible for all HIPAA patient rights, safeguards, and regulatory allowances, including but not limited to: patient access requests, amendment requests, accounting of disclosure issues, and disclosure disputes, escalating to leadership, legal where interpretation of law or organizational risk is involved
  • Responsible for all disclosures and management of ROI procedures across all branches and service lines. This includes both reviewing and validating documentation supporting authority to request, receive or authorize disclosure of PHI. Act as Subject Matter Expert for all related legal documentation such as HCPOA, guardianships, executorship, letters of administration, and other personal representative documentation as covered under HIPAA or applicable state law.
  • Responsible for intake, review, and response to subpoenas, attorney letters, disability and insurance requests, government inquiries, and other third party legal or quasi legal demands for records. Coordinate with leadership on complex legal requests including requested tied to litigation, law enforcement, disputed family/representative status, etc.
  • Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation of all requests, legal basis for disclosure, approvals, denials, redactions, deadlines, and final release actions. This includes responsibility for accounting disclosures, patient access processes, and documentation of investigations and program activity.
  • Partner with Compliance, HIM, CIO, Security, Clinical Software, IT and Operations to support policy administration, risk reduction, and technology modernization, including review of AI-enabled or automated workflows that may affect PHI, disclosure practices, or documentation integrity. This includes oversight of privacy impact, AI-related risk, and process controls around digital tools, especially when PHI or clinical documentation is involved.
  • Serve as an operational subject matter resource to branch/site teams on lawful release practices, authorization sufficiency, representative documentation, and documentation retention requirements. HIPAA and HIM roles in health systems commonly include staff education and policy support
  • Assist compliance and HIM with all audit response activities, ADR/CERT requests, or other Medicare/Medicaid/Third Party request for records as part of medical review and program integrity, or other internal compliance reviews as party of survey readiness
  • Review, revise, and maintain inventory of all HIPAA related forms, letters, templates, and related procedures and job aids, (i.e. release of information authorization form, Notice of Privacy Practice, coversheets and templates for responses
  • Coordinate with branch level leadership, Business Office Managers, social workers, and HIM for development of SOP for identified low risk, high volume requests for letters, forms containing PHI and requiring authorization.
  • Responsible for all medical record retention, storage, and destruction and all associated documentation
  • Customer Service
    • Has knowledge of and implements VIA's Core Values, the principles, and processes for providing customer and personal services to all VIA customers, both internal and external. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
    • Ensures that VIA's professional reputation is maintained and projected through job performance.
    • Assumes responsibility for professional development and staying abreast of current trends in the field. Incorporates new information and methods into practice.
    • Maintains current professional licensure or certification (if applicable).
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, Legal Studies, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years or progressively responsible experience in at least one of the following: privacy/compliance operations, release of information, HIM, healthcare paralegal work or healthcare regulatory operations
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule, personal representative standards, and healthcare record confidentiality requirements.
  • Experience using EHR/EMR systems, document management systems, disclosure logs, and Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred
  • Certification in healthcare privacy/HIPAA/HIM compliance (HPOC, CHPS, CHPSE, RHIT, RHIA, CHC, CHPC)
  • Prior experience in healthcare legal operations, record subpoena processing, privacy operations, and legal document review
  • Experience supporting privacy review of digital-health, telehealth, analytics, or AI tools
  • Hospice, palliative, home health, or post-acute experience

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