Data Protection Intern

Tabby; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 20 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Tabby in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Data Protection Intern to support the Privacy Office in aligning with UAE data protection laws. The role offers hands-on exposure to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) through practical tasks and regulatory tracking.

You will build and maintain records of processing activities, assist with DPIAs, and help update privacy policies. Strong English and detail orientation are essential; familiarity with UAE PDPL is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate in Law, Information Security, Business or related field.
• Genuine interest in data protection and basic knowledge of UAE privacy laws (PDPL).
• Clear written English, strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Nice to have familiarity with UAE PDPL and progress toward CIPP/E or CIPM.

Responsabilités

• Create and maintain data inventory and RoPA, including data categories, purposes, legal bases and retention periods.
• Assist with DPIAs and privacy reviews.
• Update data privacy policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business needs.
• Help track regulatory updates.
• Update data maps and data flow inventories with business teams.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Legal/privacy interest

Data privacy basics

Formation

Law/Info Security/Business degree (or current student)

Description du poste

Job description

The Data Protection Intern supports the Privacy Office in keeping the company compliant with UAE data protection laws. The role gives hands‑on exposure to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain our data inventory and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), including data categories, purposes, legal bases and retention periods.
• Assist with DPIAs and privacy reviews
• Update data privacy policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business needs.
• Help track regulatory updates.
• Update data maps and data flow inventories with business teams.

Requirements

• Pursuing or Recent graduate in Law, Information Security, Business or a related field.
• Genuine interest in data protection and basic knowledge of Middle East data privacy laws, particularly the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
• Clear written English, strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Nice to have familiarity with UAE PDPL and progress toward CIPP/E or CIPM

What you will learn and what we offer

By the end of the internship, you will be able to:

• Build and maintain a record of processing activities.
• Contribute to a DPIA from scoping to recommendations.
• Explain how the UAE onshore and free zone data protection regimes differ.