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Data Protection Officer-Bahraini Nationals

Data Protection Officer-Bahraini Nationals

Z GlobalBahrain
منذ أكثر من 30 يومًا
الوصف الوظيفي

Play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations, establishing and maintaining robust data protection policies and procedures, and acting as a key contact person for all data protection matters within the organization. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of data protection principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities :

  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of existing data protection measures and identify opportunities for enhancement.
  • Act as a liaison with regulatory authorities and external auditors during data protection audits, investigations, or inquiries.
  • Monitor and assess the organization's data processing activities to identify potential risks, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement.
  • Lead incident response and breach management activities, including conducting investigations, implementing containment measures, and ensuring timely reporting of data breaches as mandated by applicable laws.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure full compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to review and evaluate privacy impact assessments (PIAs) for new projects, systems, or processes involving the collection, use, or storage of personal data.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to management and employees on data protection requirements, best practices, and the implementation of effective security measures.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all data protection-related queries, requests, and concerns from internal stakeholders, data subjects, and regulatory authorities.
  • Develop and deliver training programs and awareness initiatives to educate employees on data protection principles, policies, and practices.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as law, information technology, or data protection.
  • Certification as a Data Protection Officer (CDPO) or equivalent is preferable.
  • In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regional or industry-specific requirements.
  • Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex data protection concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity to assess risks, identify gaps, and propose suitable solutions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, exert influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in conducting data protection audits, assessments, and privacy impact assessments.
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