Data Privacy Officer & Compliance Leader

RelianceUnited; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RelianceUnited is seeking a qualified Data Privacy Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with the National Privacy Commission, the Data Privacy Act, and NPC issuances across the organization in the Philippines.

The DPO will monitor processing activities, conduct PIAs, manage data breach responses, advise on third‑party data sharing, and raise privacy awareness through training and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, IT, CS, Business Administration, HR, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant privacy/compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of NPC regulations and the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) and IRR.
• Experience developing and monitoring privacy programs, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of PIAs, data mapping, data breach management, and data subject rights management.
• Familiarity with information security principles, cybersecurity practices, records management, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with internal stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and third-party service providers on privacy and compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; capable of privacy awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with the DPA, IRR, NPC issuances, and applicable laws.
• Collect information to identify processing operations and maintain records.
• Analyze compliance and issue security clearances to third parties.
• Advise PIC/PIP and issue recommendations on privacy matters.
• Oversee renewal of accreditations or certifications and data sharing agreements.
• Ensure conduct of Privacy Impact Assessments relative to activities and systems.
• Advise on complaints and rights exercises by data subjects.
• Ensure proper data breach and security incident management; report to NPC.
• Inform and cultivate privacy awareness within the organization.
• Advocate development and revision of privacy policies and guidelines.
• Serve as primary contact for data subjects and NPC; coordinate with authorities.
• Perform other duties to uphold data privacy and security.

Skills

Privacy compliance

NPC regulations

Data mapping

PIAs

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law / IT / CS / Business Admin / HR

Job description

RelianceUnited is seeking a qualified Data Privacy Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with the National Privacy Commission, the Data Privacy Act, and NPC issuances across the organization in the Philippines.

The DPO will monitor processing activities, conduct PIAs, manage data breach responses, advise on third‑party data sharing, and raise privacy awareness through training and policy development.