Personal Data Protection Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PDPL).

• Conduct regular audits and assessments of data processing activities to identify and mitigate privacy risks.

• Advise staff and stakeholders on data protection requirements and best practices.

• Monitor and respond to personal data breaches, including incident reporting and remediation.

• Maintain records of data processing activities and ensure appropriate legal documentation.

• Provide training and awareness programs on personal data protection for employees.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or a related field.

• In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and privacy regulations.

• Experience in compliance, risk management, or information security.

• Strong communication and analytical skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in privacy or data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT).

• Experience with data mapping and privacy impact assessments.

• Familiarity with encryption, anonymization, and other data security techniques.