Manager - Data Privacy

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Advise management/DPDP office on data management and governance, including transfers, retention and destruction
• Implementation Data Protection Policy and Framework
• Governance of data collection and processing to ensure policy compliance
• Inform data controllers, processors and principals of their obligations and rights in accordance with the law
• Create and deliver data protection trainings to employees
• Maintain regulatory oversight for compliance to data privacy laws
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessment and audits
• Provide support to embed 'Privacy by Design' in systems and processes
• Act as primary contact for data principals and data regulators for all matters related to data privacy and protection
• Collaborate with ISG, IT, legal, compliance, and other relevant teams while working on data breach to ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., DPDPA, GDPR, CCPA).
• Support Risk team on Data Privacy Policies, Framework and Procedures
• Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies in data protection and DLP, providing strategic recommendations as required

Essential Attributes:

• Minimum GPA of 4 or 70 % or a Law graduate from top law schools in India
• In depth understanding of data protection legislations and awareness of changing laws.
• Preference given to privacy experts who have worked on existing privacy laws like GDPR/CCPA/PDPA and HIPAA, etc
• Ability to identify and handle sensitive information with utmost care and maturity
• Strong analytical skills and approach to data processing
• Sound IT skills and understanding of firm's IT infrastructure
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to deal with pressure situations and senior stakeholders
• Methodical, structured and governance focused approach
• Excellent documentation as well as presentation skills
• Superior hands-on experience on MS PowerPoint
• Strong work ethics and attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

• DSCI DPO/CPLA certification or similar certification
• Understanding databases and how data is stored
• Industry/Indian ministry connections w.r.t. privacy laws