Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day operational activities related to data protection, including receiving and handling complaints, investigations, and privacy-related inquiries
- Review and assess Personal Data Management Systems to ensure compliance with applicable privacy requirements and best practices
- Conduct Personal Data Privacy Risk Assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks
- Evaluate requests involving the processing of sensitive or special-category personal data and submit recommendations to management for approval
- Execute and support procedures related to privacy complaints, investigations, and incident handling
- Assist in ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable data protection regulations
- Prepare reports, documentation, and recommendations related to privacy assessments and investigations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote privacy awareness and support continuous improvement of data protection practices
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
Professional Certifications
- Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
- Equivalent Data Protection or Privacy certifications
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in data protection, privacy, information security, cybersecurity, compliance, or related fields.
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy principles.
- Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and other emerging technologies and their impact on privacy.
- Technical understanding of computer networking concepts, network protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Experience conducting privacy risk assessments and supporting privacy compliance activities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
Language Requirements
- English: Required (written and spoken).
- Arabic: Preferred but not mandatory.
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