Data Privacy Officer, APAC

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The Senior Data Privacy and Protection Specialist is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for driving the effective implementation and oversight of the Data Privacy and Protection (DPP) program within the organization.

This role works closely with business stakeholders to ensure the appropriate controls across people, process and technology are put in place to support compliance with data protection laws and regulations, industry standards and company DPP policies.

Key responsibilities

• Embeds company's DPP policies, processes, and standards by working closely with relevant business stakeholders.
• Implements principles of data protection by design in relevant business processes, applications, systems, databases and services.
• Performs data protection impact assessments to support the identification and mitigation of risks to individuals when their personal data is processed.
• Performs third party information security and privacy assessments to ensure that third parties have appropriate controls in place to comply with applicable DPP laws and regulations and company DPP policies.
• Works with business stakeholders to ensure that the record of processing (including data flows and cross border transfers) is documented, accurate, complete, and up to date for all processing activities.
• Project manages complex DPP requirements of new initiatives / projects.
• Documents and assesses DPP risks in the business and develops strategies to manage or mitigate them.
• Responds to data subject requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations and company DPP policies and processes.
• Works towards and drives closure of personal data breaches in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations and company DPP policies and processes.
• Monitors and reports on the implementation and effectiveness of DPP controls across the business.
• Advises the business on DPP obligations and monitors developments in global data protection laws and regulations, understanding the impact for the organization and recommends appropriate mechanisms to support ongoing compliance.
• Maintains technical expertise by keeping abreast of developments in DPP, participating in industry forums and undertaking continual training and development.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and high levels of attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess risk and impact from a DPP perspective.
• Demonstrates a pragmatic and risk-based approach to DPP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, function and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with good planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage competing tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to manage complex projects and work alongside cross-functional teams.
• Firm grasp of DDP concerns, best practices, and industry standards.
• Deep knowledge of global data protection laws and regulations including European Union General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• Operates a high level of integrity
• Passionate about DPP and keeps up to date with the latest developments in data

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Business or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT (preferred).
• Additional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISA, or other relevant certifications (preferred).

Required experience

• Advanced demonstrated relevant work experience in DPP program management, processes, practices, technologies, risk management, audit, or compliance.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in advising on complex data protection matters with practical advice.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in risk management activities and practices.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in working with or advising large, multi- national organizations.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in working on compliance projects.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in telecommunications, technology and / or professional services.
• Advanced demonstrated experience with One Trust, Oracle Eloqua, Salesforce, Workday, SuccessFactors.

Workplace type

Hybrid Working

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