Data Protection Lead

Prodapt; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodapt seeks a Senior Data Protection Officer to lead GDPR implementation and compliance across the organization in Chennai. You will conduct risk assessments, develop policies, train staff, and coordinate with IT and security to implement safeguards.

The role requires a law/tech background with 10+ years in data protection, and professional certifications such as CIPP/E or CIPM. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Deep understanding of data protection and privacy regulations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead GDPR implementation and compliance across the organization.
• Conduct GDPR risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Develop and implement GDPR policies and procedures.
• Train staff on GDPR requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Monitor data protection compliance and processing activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Data protection tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law/IT/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Data protection tools

Job description

Overview

• Lead the GDPR implementation and compliance efforts across the organization.
• Conduct thorough GDPR risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Develop and implement GDPR compliance policies and procedures.
• Train and educate staff on GDPR requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Monitor data protection compliance and data processing activities.
• Manage data breach response and reporting procedures.
• Perform regular audits to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in data protection laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure the implementation of technical safeguards.
• Document and maintain records of processing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the GDPR implementation and compliance efforts across the organization.
• Conduct thorough GDPR risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Develop and implement GDPR compliance policies and procedures.
• Train and educate staff on GDPR requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Monitor data protection compliance and data processing activities.
• Manage data breach response and reporting procedures.
• Perform regular audits to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in data protection laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure the implementation of technical safeguards.
• Document and maintain records of processing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GDPR implementation and compliance efforts across the organization.
• Conduct thorough GDPR risk assessments and impact analyses.
• Develop and implement GDPR compliance policies and procedures.
• Train and educate staff on GDPR requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Monitor data protection compliance and data processing activities.
• Manage data breach response and reporting procedures.
• Perform regular audits to ensure ongoing GDPR compliance.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in data protection laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure the implementation of technical safeguards.
• Document and maintain records of processing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in data protection, privacy laws, or GDPR compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar is mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with data protection impact assessments, data protection principles, and data breach management.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of data protection and privacy regulations along with Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to privacy and data protection.
• Proficiency in using data protection management tools and software.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a similar role within a multinational organization.
• Familiarity with other global data protection regulations such as CCPA, HIPAA, APPI, DPDPA, POPIA, PIPEDA etc.
• Experience in a legal advisory role or as a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in data protection, privacy laws, or GDPR compliance.
• Professional certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar is mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with data protection impact assessments, data protection principles, and data breach management.

Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of data protection and privacy regulations along with Project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to privacy and data protection.
• Proficiency in using data protection management tools and software.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a similar role within a multinational organization.
• Familiarity with other global data protection regulations such as CCPA, HIPAA, APPI, DPDPA, POPIA, PIPEDA etc.
• Experience in a legal advisory role or as a Data Protection Officer (DPO).