Data Privacy - Team Member ( DPDP Specialist)

Forward; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward, based in Mumbai, is seeking a Data Privacy Manager to oversee DPDP Act compliance, privacy governance, DPIAs, and data breach response across fintech and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has 10–14 years in privacy, a legal or IT background, strong communication, and leadership skills, with knowledge of RBI/SEBI guidelines. Certifications are highly valued and a privacy-first culture will be driven across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of work experience in privacy/compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of DPDP Act and sectoral regulations (RBI/SEBI) is highly valued.
• Experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Ability to lead privacy governance programs and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s data privacy framework and ensure compliance with DPDP Act and IT Act.
• Lead DPIAs for high-risk processing and monitor retention/erasure norms.
• Manage data breach response, rights requests, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop privacy policies, conduct employee training, and embed privacy by design in products and platforms.
• Collaborate with Central DPO and other functions to ensure control over the privacy framework.

Skills

DPDP Act knowledge

Privacy governance

DPIA execution

Data breach management

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Law

Cyber Security / Information Technology / Information Systems

Job description

Position - Data Privacy Manager

Location- Mumbai

Role & responsibilities

A Privacy Manager plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). The position involves overseeing privacy governance, implementing consent and notice frameworks, Policy & Procedures, managing grievance redressal, and acting as the single point of contact with the regulatory body. Core responsibilities include conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing, monitoring compliance with retention and erasure norms, handling rights requests, and managing data breaches. The role also requires developing privacy policies, training employees, and embedding privacy by design in financial products and digital platforms.

Functional skills include deep knowledge of the DPDP Act and sectoral regulations (RBI guidelines, SEBI norms are additional), risk assessment, incident management, and familiarity with Technology, IT security controls, encryption, and data governance frameworks. Certifications like DCPP / DCPLA (DSCI), FDPPI privacy certification, CIPM, CIPP/E, and ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor, ISO 27701 Implementer are highly valued.

Education Background: Bachelors / Masters degree in law, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information System

Year of experience: 10 to 14 year of work experience

Soft skills: Strong communication to explain complex privacy concepts to business and tech teams, stakeholder management across compliance, IT, and operations, analytical thinking for risk mitigation, ethical judgment, and leadership to drive a privacy-first culture in a highly regulated environment.

Ensuring compliance & designing

frameworks.

• Privacy Manager is responsible for oversight on the Organization data privacy framework and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), IT Act and adherence to all rules, operating guidelines and reporting requirements under these Acts.
• Work closely and effectively in collaboration with Central DPO & all functions, to ensure complete compliance and control over the Framework
• Ensure the data privacy and protection control and testing framework is built into the organizational ORM framework
• Ensure process of communication, reporting and accountability is in place for intimation of Data breach” to all the affected Data Principals and also to the DPDP Board.

Conduct Assessments & Data Testing

• Conduct data protection impact assessments and take necessary steps to mitigate the risks and take necessary measures to fix the gaps
• Actively engage and co-ordinate with all relevant departments within the organization, to maintain the data privacy protocols
• Ensure reasonable security safeguards are in place and meet all the requirements required of a Data Fiduciary
• Ensure that Data Processing controls are well established and effective checks are in place, including any data, which may be published or processed outside India if any.

Ensure Awareness

• Ensure organization wide training and awareness is conducted regularly and ensure that each employee and third-party vendors, fully comprehend and adhere to the guidelines.
• Be the focal point of contact for queries and issues related to the client data
• Support the Auditors in the process of data protection audit and assurance, and ensure the Audit gaps and findings are duly addressed