Data Privacy Officer UAE National
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About the Role
An industrial conglomerate in Abu Dhabi seeks a Data Protection Officer (DPO) with at least 7 years of data governance experience. The DPO will map information flows, implement procedural controls, and develop a compliance framework aligned with local and international regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Map all information that flows in and out of the organisation
- Put in place procedural controls to ensure data is handled in line with global regulatory obligations
- Develop and implement a framework from scratch that is fully compliant with local and international laws and regulations
Requirements
- At least 7 years+ experience in the field of data governance
- Solid data privacy experience, either from a legal or IT background
- Highly detail orientated and willing to take a hands on approach
- Willing to be based in Abu Dhabi
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Company Description
- Pennell Hart is a UAE based legal and compliance recruitment specialist.
- Our client is an industrial conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of subsidiary companies and assets, working on cutting edge projects, both regionally and internationally.
- They are now looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join their award winning and growing compliance team.
Requirements
- The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a senior level hire which requires at least 7 years + experience in the field of data governance.
- The DPO will have solid data privacy experience, either from a legal or even IT background.
- You will be highly detail orientated and willing to take a 'roll up your sleeves' and 'hands on' approach.
Responsibilities
- The DPO will be responsible for mapping all information that flows in and out of the organisation and put in place procedural controls to ensure data is handled in line with global regulatory obligations.
- You will be fully up to speed with both local and international laws and regulations in this area and will develop and implement a framework from scratch that is fully compliant with these.
Location
- This role will be based in Abu Dhabi so interested candidates should be willing to be based there in order to benefit from the accommodation and education component of the compensation package.
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