Data Privacy and Protection Consultant

3 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates IQ Data Full time

**The Role**:
With a minimum of five years of experience, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our client(s) complies with relevant data privacy standards and practices.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of organization's data privacy and protection policies in alignment with GDPR, PDPL and other relevant regulations.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential data privacy and protection issues and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate these risks.
- Create and update privacy policies, notices, and procedures to ensure compliance with corresponding data privacy and protection regulations.
- Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness about data privacy and protection across the organization.
- Advise clients on data breach notification and incident response procedures. And provide ongoing guidance and support to clients on data privacy and protection matters.
- Act as the primary advisor for data privacy matters, providing expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders on best practices and compliance requirements.
- Conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure ongoing adherence to data protection policies and regulations.
- Stay informed about new and emerging data privacy laws and regulations and adjust company policies accordingly.

**Required Qualifications**
- **Education**: Bachelors degree in law, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
- **Experience**: At least 5 years of experience in data privacy and protection within a large enterprise environment.
- **Certifications**:

- Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe or US (CIPP/E pr US)
- **Knowledge**:

- In-depth understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Familiarity with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) is highly desirable.
- **Skills**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and training abilities.
- Proficient in Arabic (preferable) and English.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience working in a multinational or large enterprise.
- Proven track record in managing data privacy projects.
- Familiarity with data protection tools and technologies.

**Experience**:Minimum 5 years



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