Digital Technology Solutions
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Paul O’Connor is the manager of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function within DTS, ensuring the university's digital systems, data, and services are secure, compliant, and aligned with institutional goals. The GRC team promotes sound governance, risk management, and compliance through collaboration with key stakeholders.
Contact Paul in relation to any of the areas listed below:
Team Responsibilities
- Risk Management: Maintains the cybersecurity and unit-specific risk registers, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to digital systems and services.
- Audit & Governance Support: Acts as a key support point for ongoing audit and governance activities impacting DTS.
- Regulatory Compliance: Serves as the primary contact for the Data Protection Unit and Freedom of Information (FOI) Unit.
- Policy Development: Supports the development and updates of policies related to digital systems, data and services.
- Digital Systems & Services Register: Maintains a register of all digital systems and services used across the university with a focus on compliance, security, and risk management.
- Contract and Procurement Oversight: Manages relevant contracts within DTS, ensuring they meet governance and compliance requirements.
- Financial Management: Leads the preparation and ongoing monitoring of recurring and capital budgets for DTS
- Finance Office Audit Support: Supports key financial audits ensuring DTS input is accurate.