Senior Privacy & Data Protection Advisor

Datashift; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Datashift is seeking an experienced DPO/Privacy Expert to support clients with privacy, data protection, and compliance initiatives. The role focuses on translating regulatory requirements into pragmatic, future-proof solutions, including DPIAs/PIAs, RoPAs, and privacy incident management.

The position involves working across client environments, advising management on risk, and contributing to AI governance and emerging privacy challenges in a collaborative, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in privacy and Data Protection, preferably as a DPO or in a senior privacy role.
• Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) combined with hands-on experience acting as DPO.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR with hands-on DPIAs/PIAs, RoPAs, Privacy by Design, and privacy incident management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on privacy and data protection topics.
• Support organizations in meeting current regulatory requirements and preparing for new legislation.
• Advise management and stakeholders on privacy, compliance, process, and risk management matters.
• Translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic, future-proof solutions.
• Lead assignments independently and provide expert guidance within client environments.
• Contribute to initiatives related to EU AI Act, AI Governance, and AI-related privacy challenges.

Skills

DPO

Data Protection

GDPR

Privacy by Design

DPIA/PIA

Job description

Datashift is seeking an experienced DPO/Privacy Expert to support clients with privacy, data protection, and compliance initiatives. The role focuses on translating regulatory requirements into pragmatic, future-proof solutions, including DPIAs/PIAs, RoPAs, and privacy incident management.

The position involves working across client environments, advising management on risk, and contributing to AI governance and emerging privacy challenges in a collaborative, entrepreneurial setting.