Data protection expert – Belgium (Hybrid)

HIVE-X; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Hive-X is seeking an experienced data protection expert to join the ANPR program team. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years in the IT domain with a DPO certification. Responsibilities include assessing impact analyses on data management, improving existing agreements, and monitoring data protection regulations. The role is part-time, requiring a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. The expected start date is June 1, 2026, with a duration of 60 days until the end of the year.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of hands‑on experience as an expert in data protection within an IT technical domain.
• DPO certification is mandatory.
• Experience with systems and programs for project follow‑up and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement in existing processing agreements and DPIAs.
• Analyze initiatives and provide advice on the need for (adjustment of) DPIA.
• Monitor changes in applicable regulations for data protection.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Good communication skills

Proactivity

Education

DPO certification

Tools

Project follow-up systems

Job description

Depiction

The ANPR program is housed at the Directorate of Police Information and ICT (DRI) of the Federal Police. The directorate is responsible for the preparation of policies and rules for information management and processing, the development of the police information concept, the establishment of technical norms and standards and the implementation of information and communication systems.

Project

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) uses intelligent cameras that recognize license plates. The system then compares these scanned license plates with the data already available (stolen or reported vehicles, whether or not they are allowed to drive in certain areas, etc.). ANPR is used within the police in the context of road safety, intervention and investigation.

Mission

As an expert in data protection, you temporarily and ad hoc strengthen the ANPR team at DRI to map the impact of architectural and operational changes in terms of data management. The necessary impact analyses must be drawn up and updated. You also request the necessary input from partners and suppliers. You have a certain technical insight and take on an advisory and facilitating role with regard to the members of the team and other stakeholders (internal and external).

Tasks and responsibilities

• Identifying areas for improvement in existing processing agreements and DPIAs
• Drawing up a template for DPIAs that can then be used further in the organization
• Analyzing initiatives and providing advice on the need for (adjustment of) DPIA
• Drawing up all necessary new DPIAs and processing agreements
• Carrying out verifications when solutions are put into use for which an initial DPIA was drawn up
• Drawing up a schedule with documents to be delivered according to priority
• Carrying out checks on the conformity of the processing activities of the organization and its partners
• Preparing answers to questions from supervisory authorities
• Develop and implement quality management plans that ensure project deliverables meet required standards
• Report to the program manager on the progress of documents in preparation
• Monitoring changes in applicable regulations for data protection (Belgium, Europe) and police work

Education, experience and competencies

• At least ten years of hands‑on experience as an expert in data protection within an IT technical domain
• DPO certification
• Experience with systems and programs for project follow‑up and knowledge management
• Good communication skills
• French or Dutch as a mother tongue, with a strong passive knowledge of the other language
• A self‑starter with a critical eye
• Discretion

Additional competencies

• Good communication skills and the ability to get different stakeholders to work together
• Proactivity and the ability to work according to strategic agreements
• You can quickly switch between different topics and depending on changing priorities
• Discretion and a diplomatic attitude

Practical

Desired start date: June 1, 2026.

Duration: 60 days until the end of 2026.

Regime: part‑time – to be arranged in consultation with ANPR program manager.

Main address: Koningsstraat, 202 A – 1000 Brussels.

Work arrangement: minimum 2 days/week presence at the office, depending on regime (not for part‑time working week), tasks and appointments with the team; telework permitted at home or employer address (Belgium).

Team: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external employees.