Data Protection Officer

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable market-leader in the construction industry is seeking a Data Protection Officer to drive compliance with GDPR and local data privacy laws. This role involves data collection, mapping, vendor management, and conducting privacy audits. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Data Governance and Protection, alongside a strong understanding of EU data privacy legislation. Join a rapidly expanding business that values diversity and offers a hybrid work mode, competitive salary, and attractive employee benefits, including travel and medical coverage. If you're passionate about data protection and compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

High competitive salary

Attractive bonus remuneration

Travel benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Qualifications

• 4-10 years’ experience in Data Governance, Protection, and Compliance.
• Knowledge of audit, control, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data privacy audits according to ISO 27001.
• Primary point of contact for data protection and compliance.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Protection

Compliance

Knowledge of GDPR

Knowledge of PDPA

Data Privacy Audits

Job description

Your new company

You’ll be working for a reputable market-leader within the construction industry who is looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to be based in Malaysia to join its rapidly expanding business.

Your new role

• Data collection, data mapping, vendor management reviews and setting standards in compliance with GDPR and PDPA.
• Local data privacy laws and advise on privacy impact assessments.
• Primary point of contact for data protection.
• Liaising with privacy lawyers for advice on local data privacy law issues.
• Conduct data privacy audits according to ISO 27001.

What you'll need to succeed

• 4–10 years’ experience in Data Governance, Protection and Compliance.
• Knowledge of audit, control and security standards.
• Experienced in EU data privacy and protection laws and other worldwide legislation.
• Travelling abroad may be required.

What you'll get in return

• High competitive salary and benefit package.
• Attractive bonus remuneration.
• Multiple employee benefits (travel, petrol, medical, dental, etc.).
• Hybrid work mode.

What you need to do now

Click ‘Apply Now’ if you are interested in this role. For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities within the IT industry, please contact MELVIN OOI at Hays on [phone] or email [e-mail].

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.