Data Protection Officer

Hays Recruiting MY; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to support its operations in Malaysia. The successful candidate will focus on data governance, compliance with GDPR and PDPA, and serve as the primary point of contact for data protection issues. With an attractive salary and benefits package, the role offers opportunities for hybrid work and involvement in a rapidly expanding business.

Benefits

High competitive salary and benefit package

Attractive bonus remuneration

Multiple employee benefits (travel, petrol, medical, dental, etc.)

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, mapping, vendor management for GDPR and PDPA compliance.
• Primary point of contact for data protection and privacy impact assessments.
• Conduct data privacy audits according to ISO 27001.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Protection

Compliance

Knowledge of GDPR

Knowledge of local data privacy laws

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.

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