Data Protection Officer

Job Description: The Data Privacy Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the organization’s data processing activities comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations. The DPO plays a crucial role in safeguarding personal data and managing privacy risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the organization’s compliance with data protection laws and regulations, including with the National Privacy Commission or relevant local data protection laws;

• Develop and implement data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines;

• Monitor adherence to data protection standards within the organization and regularly review and update policies to maintain compliance;

• Conduct regular training sessions and workshops for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of data protection principles;

• Promote a culture of data privacy within the organization by leading initiatives to raise awareness;

• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments for new projects, processes, or technologies to identify and mitigate potential data privacy risks;

• Serve as the primary point of contact for data breaches and incidents;

• Investigate data breaches and incidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences;

• Coordinate the response to data breaches, including notification to the relevant authorities and affected individuals, as needed;

• Act as the point of contact between the organization and the National Privacy Commission;

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulatory authorities, including data breach notifications;

• Provide advice to Senior Management and other departments on data protection and privacy issues;

• Work with our legal counsel on review of contacts, agreements, and data processing activities to ensure compliance with data protection laws;

• Maintain records of all data processing activities within the organization;

• Keep up-to-date with changes in data protection laws and best practices;

• Continuously assess and improve the organization’s data protection framework to adapt to evolving legal requirements and technological advancements;

• Conduct regular audits of data processing activities to ensure compliance with data protection policies and legal requirements;

• Identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions where necessary;

• Provide regular reports to the Management on data protection compliance, risks, and incidents.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field;

• Certified Data Protection Officer

• At least with 3-5 years’ experience as Data Protection Officer