Data Protection Officer — Privacy Governance & DPIA Lead

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee the company’s data privacy program. You will establish policies, monitor PDPA/GDPR compliance where applicable, and lead DPIAs across business processes.

You will guide internal teams on privacy requirements, manage data breach investigations, and serve as the liaison with regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years in data privacy and professional certifications in data protection.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in data privacy, data protection, compliance, or governance.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or a recognised DPO qualification are advantageous.
• Good understanding of PDPA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) overseeing compliance with data protection laws and regulatory requirements.
• Establish, implement, and review data protection policies, procedures, and frameworks to safeguard personal data.
• Monitor compliance with privacy regulations including PDPA and GDPR where relevant.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and propose mitigation measures.
• Guide internal stakeholders on data protection requirements and compliance best practices.
• Manage personal data breach incidents, investigations, and regulatory notifications as needed.
• Serve as the main contact for regulators and external agencies on privacy matters.
• Deliver data protection awareness and training to strengthen employee understanding of obligations.
• Maintain documentation of processing activities for audits and reviews.
• Strengthen governance by integrating controls into operations and processes.
• Review vendor contracts to ensure data protection obligations.

Skills

Data privacy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

DPIA management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, or related discipline

CIPP/CIPM/DPO qualification

Job description

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee the company’s data privacy program. You will establish policies, monitor PDPA/GDPR compliance where applicable, and lead DPIAs across business processes.

You will guide internal teams on privacy requirements, manage data breach investigations, and serve as the liaison with regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years in data privacy and professional certifications in data protection.