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Job Description: Knowledgeable and proactive Data Privacy engineer to manage privacy and data protection initiatives in compliance with Indian data privacy regulations, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). This role will work closely with legal, IT, security, HR, and business teams to implement privacy by design and foster a strong culture of privacy data protection Key Objectives/Responsibilities of this Role: Implement and oversee the data privacy program implementation in accordance with the Privacy Laws and requirements (DPDP Act, 2023 and other applicable Indian laws) Document and maintain records of processing activities Draft, review, and update privacy notices, policies, consent mechanisms, and contractual clauses for data processing. Conduct and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and help identify and mitigate privacy risks. Train and educate employees on Data privacy requirements and best practices. Perform regular compliance audits and assessments across internal departments and third-party vendors. Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to ensure employees understand their responsibilities under the DPDP Act and internal privacy policies. Handle and ensure timely response to data principal rights requests (access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal) as per Privacy Law requirements Collaborate with legal and IT/security teams to ensure privacy by design and default in new processes, technologies, and products. Stay updated with latest developments in data protection laws and regulations. Support incident response and breach notification processes as per regulatory timelines and requirements. Assist the Data Privacy Officer in preparing reports for internal leadership or regulators, as required. Serve as a subject matter expert on Indian data privacy regulations and provide guidance to cross-functional teams. Mandatory Skillset & Experience: Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in information security, compliance, or legal roles with focus on data privacy In-depth knowledge of the Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, and awareness of related Indian IT regulations. Experienced in using Data protection management tools and softwares Understanding of global data privacy frameworks (GDPR, etc.) is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical approach to risk and compliance. Ability to communicate complex privacy topics in a clear and business-friendly manner. Experience working with privacy compliance tools and risk management systems . Behavioral Skills: Self-driven and proactive. Plan and execute projects in a timely fashion meeting the project timelines Experienced in coordinating activities across different teams and stakeholders Continuous process improvement / quality assurance experience is a plus Proactively identify potential data privacy issues and problems in business processes Preferred Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in law, Technology, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field. Preferred Certifications: DCPP (Data Protection Certified Professional - India) CIPP/A, CIPM (IAPP certifications) ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 27001 (Good to have)
