Data Protection Officer

5 days ago


الرياض, Saudi Arabia Tabby Full time

Data Protection Officer

**Data Protection Officer**

**Department**:Cyber Security

**Employment Type**:Full Time

**Location**:KSA

**Description**

We are looking for a **Data Protection Officer**reporting to the Head of Information Security.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with Saudi PDPL and international standards.
- Ensure data processing complies with PDPL, integrating data protection principles across processes.
- Establish a data governance framework for retention, deletion, and archiving in line with PDPL.
- Review and audit data activities to ensure PDPL compliance, addressing any gaps with corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance, including risk assessments and data protection decisions.
- Guide Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and ensure identified risks are mitigated.
- Develop and maintain a data breach response plan, leading investigations and notifying SDAIA when required.
- Act as the liaison with regulators, coordinating audits, inquiries, and maintaining strong relationships.
- Provide employee training on data protection responsibilities, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Advise senior management on data protection strategy, collaborating with departments to embed practices.
- Ensure compliance with data localization and minimization principles, regularly reviewing processing activities.
- Create and maintain clear, accessible privacy notices, updating them to reflect changes in data or regulations.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**
- In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other applicable data protection regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar position, ideally within regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, or telecommunications.
- Strong grasp of data protection principles, security protocols, and privacy risk management.
- Exceptional skills in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
- Experience in handling data breaches, managing incident responses, and engaging with regulatory bodies.
- Relevant certifications like CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or other recognized data protection qualifications are preferred.
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English is highly advantageous for effective communication with local authorities and stakeholders.

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