Data Protection Officer

Job Objective

Successfully collaborate with Core team members to provide efficient support to Data protection and implementing policies on internal communications of the Company thereby controlling minimum data receiving by departments and employees eventually achieving Company’s long-term organizational goals.

Specific responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and educate employees on important data compliance requirements.
• Implementing measures and a privacy governance framework to manage data use in compliance with the GDPR/Privacy Act, including developing templates for data collection, assisting with data mapping, CRM control, Internal email policies and vendor management reviews.
• Ensuring that the [Company’s] IT systems and procedures comply with all relevant data privacy and protection law, regulation and policy (including in relation to the retention and destruction of data).
• Working with legal team within the company and, where necessary, outside counsel to help advise on local data privacy law issues
• Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for co-workers.
• Collaborating with the IT team to maintain records of all data assets and exports, and maintaining a data security incident management plan to ensure timely remediation of incidents including impact assessments, security breach response, complaints, claims or notifications, and responding to subject access requests (SARs)..
• Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with CEO.
• Deliver training across all business units to staff members who are involved in data handling or processing.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issues.
• Maintain records of all data processing activities of the company.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification

§ Hold a degree in Computer science/Applications/Engineering/ Software engineering with good understanding in Data Protection

Experience

§ 3 – 5 years experience in Data Management and protection

Age

30 - 45 years

Sex

Female

Computer skills

Excellent skills in various CRM’s / Webmail applications such as Zoho, G-Suite, Outlook etc (Preferably Zoho)

Functional skills

§ Three or more years of experience in data protection compliance or related field.

§ Expertise in data protection laws and practices, including deep understanding of GDPR/Privacy act.

§ Experience in a legal, audit, or risk management role.

§ Strong project management and managerial skills.

§ Strong project management skills

§ Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information.

§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Zoho: 3 years (Required)
• CRM software: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Thrissur, Kerala (Required)

Work Location: In person