The Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Responsibilities
- Follow up on the implementation of the provisions of the rules/law and regulations.
- Apply data protection policies.
- Update or amend existing data protection policies, procedures, guidelines.
- Apply necessary measures to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Monitor data protection procedures in place.
- Receive requests related to personal data in accordance with the rules/law and regulations.
- Act as the point of contact with related authorities.
- Supervise the impact evaluation procedures, review and audit reports related to personal data protection controls, document the evaluation results, and issue the necessary recommendations.
- Enable the personal data subject to exercise his/her rights stipulated in the system.
- Notify the competent authority regarding incidents of personal data leakage.
- Respond to requests submitted by the owner of personal data and responding to the competent authority regarding complaints submitted in accordance with the provisions of the rules/law and regulations.
- Follow up on recording and updating records of personal data processing activities at the controller.
Qualifications
- B.S. in relevant field.
- Information Technology background is a plus.
- Previous experience in data protection position.
- Understanding of PDPL, GDPR, and familiar with regulations issued by the NDMO.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English and Arabic.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Meticulous detail oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment under rapid business and digital transition.
