Data Protection Consultant

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection and privacy frameworks across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy and data protection risks.
• Review business processes, systems, and projects to ensure privacy-by-design principles are applied.
• Support data classification, retention, and data handling initiatives.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Collaborate with business units, legal teams, IT, and security teams on data privacy initiatives.
• Manage and respond to data subject requests and privacy-related inquiries.
• Deliver awareness sessions and training programs related to data privacy and protection.
• Monitor changes in privacy regulations and provide recommendations to maintain compliance.
• Support audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Privacy, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CDPSE, ISO 27701, or related certifications are preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Data Protection, Data Privacy, Governance, Risk, or Compliance.
• Proven experience in establishing and managing data privacy programs.
• Experience working with data protection regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience conducting privacy assessments and risk management activities.

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.
• Experience with data privacy governance frameworks and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with data privacy technologies, tools, and monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of data lifecycle management, data classification, and retention practices.
• Understanding of information security principles and data protection controls.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prepare policies, procedures, standards, and compliance reports.
• Experience conducting privacy audits, gap assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and reporting platforms.