Privacy Compliance Lead: Data Protection & Governance

Atlas Capture Services, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Capture Services, Inc. in Manila is seeking a Data Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and NPC regulations, safeguarding the personal data of our employees, contributors, and partners.

The role leads our data protection efforts, guides teams on handling personal data, and serves as the main contact for privacy concerns with internal teams and NPC. This in-person position offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and opportunities to shape data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field is required.
• 1–3 years in data privacy, compliance, legal, IT security, or related role (BPO experience a plus).
• Solid understanding of the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 and NPC regulations; GDPR knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in risk management, audits, or policy development is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to explain privacy requirements clearly to non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with the Data Privacy Act, Implementing Rules, and NPC issuances.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new projects, systems, or processes involving personal data.
• Handle data subject requests, such as access, correction, deletion, or objection to data processing.
• Lead the response process in case of data breach, including investigation, containment, and reporting to the NPC when required.
• Serve as the primary contact person for data subjects, the NPC, and other authorities regarding data privacy matters.
• Conduct regular data privacy training and awareness sessions for employees.
• Review contracts and agreements with vendors/third parties to ensure data protection standards.
• Perform periodic audits and recommend improvements to strengthen privacy compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Data privacy

Risk management

Policy development

Audits

Analytical skills

Communication

Integrity

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Related field / legal or IT

Job description

Atlas Capture Services, Inc. in Manila is seeking a Data Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and NPC regulations, safeguarding the personal data of our employees, contributors, and partners.

The role leads our data protection efforts, guides teams on handling personal data, and serves as the main contact for privacy concerns with internal teams and NPC. This in-person position offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and opportunities to shape data