Software Engineer Data Privacy

Role & responsibilities

• 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