Data Protection Expert (Freelance)

Sidekick Network GmbH & Co. KG; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A consulting firm is seeking a Data Protection Expert (Freelancer) to support the establishment of a new Data Protection organization. The role involves providing consulting and support for data protection requirements, conducting assessments, and preparing approvals. Ideal candidates have several years of experience and strong knowledge of GDPR. This remote position requires fluent English skills, with proficiency in German as a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in Data Protection.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data protection approvals.
• Independent and structured working method.

Aufgaben

• Provide consulting for data protection requirements in app projects.
• Conduct and document data protection assessments.
• Prepare data protection approvals with stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Data Protection experience

Knowledge of GDPR

Consulting skills

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

Our direct automotive customer is in the process of becoming independent as part of a larger organizational transformation. Within this framework, the company is establishing its own Data Protection organization.

Several app implementations are currently planned, which require data protection approvals . While urgent matters are still handled with support from the old organization, our customer aims to set up an alternative solution to ensure capacity and independence.

As a Data Protection Expert (Freelancer) , you will support building its Data Protection organization and provide expertise for app implementation projects with a focus on data protection approvals.

Project Start : Mid-September 2025

Duration : 2–3 months (extension possible)

Workload : approx. 5–10 hours per week

Location : Remote (fully)

Languages : English (fluent), German (nice to have)

Tasks

• Provide consulting and hands-on support for data protection requirements in app implementation projects
• Conduct and document data protection assessments (e.g., DPIA, DSFA, TOMs)
• Prepare and coordinate data protection approvals with internal stakeholders
• Act as a liaison with customers experts and cooperate closely with the incoming DPO (starting November 2025)
• Contribute to the setup of processes and structures for our customers independent Data Protection function

Requirements

Several years of professional experience in Data Protection (at least mid-level; not junior)

Strong knowledge of GDPR and proven experience in handling data protection approvals within international corporate environments

Ideally, experience with IT / app implementations and related data protection processes

Independent, structured way of working combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset

Fluent English skills (mandatory); German language skills are a plus

Comfortable with remote collaboration and virtual stakeholder management

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