Information Governance and Privacy Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association - Newark, NJ

- Intern

Hybrid - Newark, NJ

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About the position

Horizon BCBS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Office of Information Governance and Privacy. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of data privacy, information governance, including AI governance, and compliance while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support privacy threshold analysis and impact assessments.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of privacy and information governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Help track regulatory developments related to privacy and information governance laws (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA, NJDPA and emerging AI laws) and assess their impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with information governance and privacy policies.
• Support the management of privacy-related inquiries, complaints and investigations.
• Conduct research and prepare reports on best practices in privacy and information governance.

Requirements

• Requires High School Diploma
• Currently pursuing an advanced degree in Information Technology, Law, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Interest in privacy, compliance, and information governance topics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Interest in diversity & inclusion, litigation and/or labor and employment law
• Superior interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills as well as excellent relationship building skills
• Ability to multi-task and to navigate relationships and time constraints effectively.
• Strong orientation to technology and excellent PC skills.(MS Office)
• Self-directed and motivated

Benefits

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
• Increase knowledge of insurance law, litigation, labor and employment law and the operations of a corporate legal department
• Gain cross functional knowledge on preventing legal liabilities as an HR or legal professional