Data Privacy and Protection Specialist
Job Description: Data Privacy and Protection Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the data protection framework, providing expert guidance on privacy matters across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR and regional privacy laws
- Utilize privacy management tools such as
- Securiti.AI, OneTrust, or similar platforms,
- Lead the development and management of the Data Protection and Governance Program, overseeing processes like Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
- Draft, update, and maintain internal data privacy policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect industry best practices and comply with evolving regulations.
- Oversee daily privacy operations, including managing data subject access requests (DSARs) and responding to privacy-related inquiries.
- Conduct regular compliance monitoring, reporting findings to key stakeholders, and ensuring timely follow-up on corrective actions.
- Review and update the company's global data protection measures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and internal standards.
- Manage the organization's data privacy program across the Group ensuring adherence to local data protection laws, such as the UAE PDPL.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data privacy, data protection, or compliance roles
- 3+ Years of experience leveraging Data protection laws including GDPR and regional protection laws
- with 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Securiti.AI, OneTrust, or similar platforms
- Deep knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations, with proven expertise in privacy frameworks, compliance programs, and conducting DPIAs, PIAs, and RoPA.
- Strong understanding of data governance practices, privacy operations, and handling Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create policies, deliver training, and provide advice on privacy-related matters.
Location: Dubai
