Privacy Analyst

Reviews how a company handles personal data and makes sure it follows privacy laws.

A day in the life

You map where customer data is stored, handle a request from someone who wants their data deleted and review a vendor's privacy practices.

Pay over a career

Starting
$65k
Typical
$95k
High
$140k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's; CIPP certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Information Systems, Law, Cybersecurity.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average. Growing quickly with privacy laws.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI tools scan and map personal data; interpreting privacy laws and handling tricky requests stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, AP Computer Science Principles, Business law.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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