Data Protection Officer / Senior Officer

Job Summary The Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be responsible for overseeing the company’s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The DPO will work closely with various departments to ensure that data privacy and security measures are integrated into all business processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement data protection policies : Create, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., PDPL, GDPR, CCPA).

Monitor compliance : Regularly monitor and audit data processing activities to ensure compliance with data protection laws and internal policies.

Risk assessment : Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential data privacy risks.

Training and awareness : Provide training and awareness programs to employees on data protection and privacy best practices.

Incident response : Manage and respond to data breaches and incidents, including reporting to regulatory authorities and affected individuals as required.

Liaison with regulatory authorities : Act as the primary point of contact for data protection authorities and manage communications with regulators.

Data subject rights : Oversee and manage requests from data subjects regarding their rights (e.g., access, rectification, erasure).

Advisory role : Advise senior management and other stakeholders on data protection and privacy matters.

Skills (Competencies) & Requirements

Integrity : High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal conduct.

Attention to detail : Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Proactive : Proactive approach to identifying and addressing data protection issues.

Collaborative : Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) is a plus.

Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection, privacy, or a related field, preferably within the finance industry.

Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations (e.g., PDPL, GDPR, CCPA) and their application in the finance sector.

Skills : Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certifications : Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) are highly desirable.

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