Data Privacy & Compliance Lead

MedNet UAE (MN-UAE) BU; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 590,000; Full time

Job summary

MedNet UAE (MN-UAE) BU is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to oversee compliance with data protection laws and Munich Re Group requirements across the MedNet Group in the MEA region. The DPO will act as the independent expert on privacy matters and provide guidance to management, employees, and business functions on lawful, fair, and secure processing of personal data.

The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborates with Munich Re Data Protection Team, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, Information Governance, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Recognised certification in Data Protection or Privacy is preferred (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years' experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, legal, governance or risk management functions.
• Experience advising on data protection requirements within regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance or financial services.
• Experience conducting or overseeing privacy impact assessments, privacy compliance reviews and breach management activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Data Protection Framework, policies and procedures across MedNet jurisdictions.
• Deliver annual Data Protection Monitoring Plan and report key privacy risks.
• Review DPIAs for high-risk processing activities and monitor actions.
• Oversee data breach and privacy incident management, including regulatory notifications where required.
• Monitor data subject rights requests and escalate significant trends.
• Drive data protection training and awareness across the organization.
• Provide privacy oversight for third-party risk assessments, outsourcing, and cross-border transfers.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting with regional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Compliance, Information Governance, Information Security, Risk Management, or related discipline

Certified Data Protection or Privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO)

Job description

MedNet UAE (MN-UAE) BU is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to oversee compliance with data protection laws and Munich Re Group requirements across the MedNet Group in the MEA region. The DPO will act as the independent expert on privacy matters and provide guidance to management, employees, and business functions on lawful, fair, and secure processing of personal data.

The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborates with Munich Re Data Protection Team, ensuring