Data Privacy Lead - Group Cyber

Key Responsibilities:

1. Developed and Implemented Data Privacy Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data privacy strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Stay abreast of evolving privacy laws and industry best practices to ensure continuous compliance.

1. Compliance Management:

• Monitor, interpret, and ensure adherence to data protection laws, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct regular privacy impact assessments and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential privacy risks.

1. Policy Development and Implementation:

• Create and enforce data privacy policies and procedures across the organization.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to update policies based on changes in regulations.

1. Educational Initiatives:

• Provide ongoing privacy training to employees at all levels to enhance awareness and understanding.
• Foster a privacy-aware culture through communication and training programs.

1. Incident Response:

• Develop and maintain an effective incident response plan for data breaches or privacy incidents.
• Lead investigations, coordinate responses, and ensure timely reporting to relevant authorities.

1. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, legal, compliance, and other departments to integrate privacy considerations into business processes and systems.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure third-party data processing aligns with privacy standards.

1. Privacy by Design:

• Promote and facilitate the incorporation of privacy principles into the development of new products, services, and systems.

1. Audit and Monitoring:

• Conduct regular privacy audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement monitoring mechanisms to track and report on privacy-related metrics.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field (e.g., law, information security, or privacy).
• Professional certification in privacy (e.g., CIPP) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a senior data privacy or compliance role, preferably in a complex organizational setting.
• In-depth knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations.

Skills and Competencies:

•           Excellent leadership and communication skills.

•           Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

•           Ability to balance business objectives with privacy requirements.

•           Proficient in collaborating across diverse teams, Businesses and functions.

•           Detail-oriented and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion.