DATA PRIVACY PROTECTION SPEC

Details:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct data mapping and inventory exercises to identify personal data and assess associated risks.
• Develop and implement data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR, UAE PDPL, CCPA, etc.).
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure data privacy requirements are integrated into business processes.
• Assess and implement Privacy by Design principles and related controls across the software development departments.
• Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and manage related risks.
• Create Data Flow Diagrams (DFD) across all software products and maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Respond to data subject access requests within the stipulated timeframe.

Tool Implementation and Support:

Lead the implementation and configuration of data privacy tools like BigID to automate data discovery, classification, PIA, RoPA, DSAR, etc.

Collaborate with IT and DevOps to integrate data privacy tools with existing systems and infrastructure.

Compliance and Reporting:

Monitor compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.

Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address any compliance gaps.

Prepare and present reports on data privacy activities and performance metrics to the Senior Management.

Requirements:

Other Duties:

Promote a culture of data privacy awareness within the organization through communication and engagement initiatives.

Stay up to date on evolving data privacy regulations and industry best practices.

Participate in cross-functional projects related to data privacy and protection.

Be open to cross-functional upskilling programs to manage IT and Cyber Security Risks.

Location: Masdar