Data Privacy Officer

Role Overview:

This role ensures the organization complies with local and international privacy regulations ( PDPL, GDPR ). Responsibilities include managing Data Subject Access Requests ( DSARs ), conducting privacy assessments, guiding departments on data minimization, and supporting Privacy-by-Design practices in new systems and projects. The specialist also supports incident response planning and legal reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/DPIAs)
• Manage and respond to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
• Draft and review data sharing and processing agreements
• Ensure compliance with PDPL, GDPR, and support Privacy-by-Design principles
• Provide documentation, advisory input, and awareness communication
• Support legal reviews and data-related incident response plans

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or Data Governance
• Preferred: Master’s in Cyber Law, Information Assurance, or Privacy Management
• 3–6 years of experience in data privacy, legal compliance, or information security roles
• Preferably worked within government or semi-government entities in the tech domain

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of PDPL, GDPR, and Privacy-by-Design practices
• Experience in conducting PIAs/DPIAs and managing DSARs
• Ability to draft and review privacy and data sharing agreements
• Excellent documentation, advisory, and communication skills
• Ability to promote awareness and training on data privacy topics

Certifications (Preferred):

• CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)
• CIPM
• Or equivalent certifications in data privacy