PDPL Compliance & GRC Specialist
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About the Role
We are seeking a PDPL Compliance & GRC Specialist to design, implement and maintain privacy and GRC programs ensuring adherence to UAE PDPL and international data protection standards.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with UAE PDPL and GDPR
- Conduct and manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintain the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Lead data breach response planning and incident management activities
- Review and update privacy notices, consents and data subject communications
- Oversee consent management processes and tools across business units
- Manage cross border data transfer mechanisms in line with PDPL and GDPR requirements
- Monitor regulatory changes and guidance from UAE Data Office and international authorities
- Provide training, awareness sessions and advisory support to stakeholders on privacy and GRC matters
- Coordinate internal and external audits and assessments, and drive remediation of findings
- Prepare reports and dashboards on privacy metrics, risk assessments and compliance status
Requirements
- 4 7 years of professional experience in data protection, privacy compliance or GRC roles
- In depth technical knowledge of UAE PDPL requirements and GDPR regulations
- Proven experience conducting DPIAs and maintaining RoPA
- Hands on experience with data breach response processes and incident management
- Technical expertise in privacy notices review, consent management and cross border data transfers
- Strong skills in regulatory monitoring and interpreting legal guidance
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science or related field
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About The Role
- We are seeking a PDPL Compliance & GRC Specialist to join our team in the United Arab Emirates.
- The successful candidate will design, implement and maintain our privacy and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programs while ensuring adherence to the UAE PDPL and international data protection standards.
- You will partner with cross functional teams to manage privacy risks, lead data protection impact assessments, oversee data breach responses, and monitor regulatory developments.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with UAE PDPL and GDPR
- Conduct and manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintain the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Lead data breach response planning and incident management activities
- Review and update privacy notices, consents and data subject communications
- Oversee consent management processes and tools across business units
- Manage cross border data transfer mechanisms in line with PDPL and GDPR requirements
- Monitor regulatory changes and guidance from UAE Data Office and international authorities
- Provide training, awareness sessions and advisory support to stakeholders on privacy and GRC matters
- Coordinate internal and external audits and assessments, and drive remediation of findings
- Prepare reports and dashboards on privacy metrics, risk assessments and compliance status
Required Qualifications
- 4–7 years of professional experience in data protection, privacy compliance or GRC roles
- In depth technical knowledge of UAE PDPL requirements and GDPR regulations
- Proven experience conducting DPIAs and maintaining RoPA
- Hands on experience with data breach response processes and incident management
- Technical expertise in privacy notices review, consent management and cross border data transfers
- Strong skills in regulatory monitoring and interpreting legal guidance
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
- Experience with GRC platforms and privacy management tools
- ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification
- Familiarity with UAE Data Office guidelines and local regulatory environment
- Fluency in Arabic and English
- Project management certification (PMP, Prince2)
- Advanced degree in Law, Data Protection or related discipline
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