Job Title: Data Protection Officer (Contract-Based | Hourly | On-Call) Location: Remote / India (with availability for EU/UK time zone coordination) Type: Contractual | Hourly Basis | As-needed Engagement Experience: 4 - 5 years of relevant experience Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced and independent Data Protection Officer (DPO) to support our organization in ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data privacy laws. This is a contract-based, hourly paid position , and the DPO will be engaged on an as-needed basis . The role requires flexibility to provide consultation, conduct reviews, and respond to data protection matters when required. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the point of contact for UK/EU residents , supervisory authorities, and internal teams regarding data protection issues. Identify and evaluate the companys data processing activities . Provide expert advice on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) . Monitor compliance with GDPR and applicable local data protection laws . Review and advise on data management procedures and internal policies. Offer consultation on incident response and handling of privacy breaches . Track regulatory changes and provide recommendations to maintain compliance. Maintain and update a register of processing operations , including risk-prone processes for prior checks. Support internal awareness and training initiatives regarding data protection obligations. Requirements- Work experience in data protection and legal compliance is a must. Solid knowledge of GDPR and data protection laws. Ability to handle confidential information. Ensure that controllers and data subjects are informed about their data protection rights, obligations and responsibilities and raise awareness about them; Create a register of processing operations within the institution and notify the EDPS those that present specific risks (so-called prior checks); Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all non-compliances Organizational skills with attention to details. Experience: 4-5 years expertise in managing international data protection compliance programs and implementing data governance policies, technology compliance standards and programs, and privacy-by-design frameworks. To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of GDPR and local data protection laws and be familiar with our industry and the nature of its data processing activities.