Data Protection Officer
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About the Role
Edenred UAE is seeking a Data Protection Officer to deploy and monitor the Group's data protection compliance framework in the UAE. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in data protection, in-depth knowledge of GDPR, and fluency in English.
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Responsibilities
- Roll out the Group data protection compliance program to ensure compliance locally and report on progression status
- Deploy a local roadmap of compliance to meet Group objectives and cover local gaps
- Support deployment of Group data protection tools (notably One Trust) at local level
- Support local teams with Group projects deployed locally, ensuring proper adaptation regarding local legislation
- Ensure local adaptation of Group documentation (policies and procedures, etc.)
- Act as key Business Units' point of contact on data protection topics for the Group
- Support local teams with data protection compliance of any local project (privacy by design) and ensure compliance over time
- Prepare and update local data protection documentation (Information notices, Data Processing Agreements, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.) and perform privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments and risk analysis
- Fill in and maintain up to date the inventory of personal data processing activities (One Trust)
- Manage data subjects' requests in collaboration with local teams
- Participate in negotiation of Data Processing Agreements with corporate clients and providers
- Conduct awareness sessions on a regular basis and yearly training sessions
Requirements
- Qualified in new technology law and/or certification in personal data protection
- At least 3 years of full time experience in a position highly exposed to personal data protection issues
- In depth knowledge of regulations relating to personal data (in particular the GDPR) and their application
- Fluent English (both written and oral)
- Interest in technological topics
- Flexibility and ability to manage projects in collaboration with others
- Autonomy and responsiveness
- Results oriented
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About Edenred
- Edenred is the leading digital platform for corporate services in the areas of benefits, professional mobility, and B2B payments.
- Operating in 44 countries, it connects more than 60 million users to over 2 million partner merchants through more than 1 million client companies.
- Edenred offers solutions dedicated to employee engagement, mobility, and corporate payments.
- Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in several indices.
The UAE Context
- Edenred UAE is a fast growing payroll service provider serving more than 15,000 businesses and more than 2.2 million unbanked employees.
- We service over 10 banks and 35 financial institutions.
- We offer a unique value proposition for companies to manage their payroll and for employees to receive their salaries.
Responsibilities
- Roll out the Group data protection compliance program to ensure compliance locally and reporting on the progression’s status.
- Deploy a local roadmap of compliance in order to meet both Group objectives and cover potential local identified gaps.
- Support deployment of Group data protection tools (notably One Trust) at local level.
- Support local teams with the Group projects deployed locally, notably by ensuring proper adaptation regarding local legislation.
- Ensure a local adaptation of Group documentation (policies and procedure, etc.).
- Act as a key Business Units’ point of contact on data protection topics for the Group.
- Supporting local teams with data protection compliance of any local project (privacy by design) and ensure compliance over time.
- Prepare and update local data protection documentation (Information notices, Data Processing Agreements, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.) and perform privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments and risk analysis, where necessary.
- Fill in and maintain up to date the inventory of personal data processing activities (One Trust).
- Manage data subjects’ requests in collaboration with local teams.
- Participate in negotiation of Data Processing Agreements with corporate clients and providers.
- Conduct awareness sessions on a regular basis and yearly training sessions.
Your Profile
- Qualified in new technology law and/or certification in personal data protection.
- At least full time three years’ experience in a position highly exposed to personal data protection issues in a law firm, an international company, or a Data Protection Authority.
- In depth knowledge of regulations relating to personal data (in particular the GDPR) and their application.
- Interest in technological topics. Knowledge of the context and issues related to Edenred’s business sector. Experience in the field of payments, new technologies, or in a regulatory environment would be a plus.
- Flexibility. Ability to manage projects in collaboration with others, and to work in a very international environment with teams with very varied expertise and profiles.
- Strong skills required in written and oral communication, and coordination.
- Autonomy and responsiveness. Ability to identify and measure risks, prioritise actions, and make recommendations adapted to the context.
- Results oriented. Ability to facilitate corporate decision making.
- Fluent English (both written and oral) allowing you to interact daily with teams located abroad. Other languages (particularly those related to the scope of action) highly appreciated.
Reporting Structure
- The selected candidate will report directly to the Legal and Regulatory Associate and will operate under the functional responsibility of the Group Data Protection Officer based in Paris.
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