The candidate’s key role will be to assist in implementing Bank's policies and procedures in accordance with data protection laws and regulations (like CBUAE Consumer Data Protection, UAE Privacy Laws and applicable global data protection requirements) and advising the business on data protection and privacy matters. Additionally he/she will be leading as required and maintaining cross-functional working groups to coordinate data protection efforts, including current projects and initiatives and regulatory awareness across the Bank.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Executing data protection and privacy monitoring and compliance testing reviews.
To evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non to partial compliance and rectify any issues.
Maintain an inventory of all personal data stored and data processing activities, including how and why the company collects, shares and uses personal data.
Supporting the Data Protection Manager to perform compliance assessments/ audits against Data Protection compliance and Management reporting requirements.
Provide support for communications with regulatory authorities and the public concerning privacy issues, including processing data subjects' requests.
Work with the Contracts, Vendor Management and Compliance/Business departments to ensure that third-party suppliers contracts and operating-level agreements meet privacy requirements.
To support and promote a culture of awareness of data security throughout the bank.
Hold training with staff members across different business units who are involved in data handling or processing.
Supporting the development and roll out of data protection and privacy trainings, communications, and awareness campaigns across the Bank to reinforce privacy policies, procedures, and practices.
KEY SKILLS:
Expertise in data protection laws and regulations (like CBUAE Consumer Data Protection, UAE Privacy Laws and applicable global data protection requirements).
Certification related to CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, etc are preferred.
Strong knowledge of information Security and IT Systems
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 to 8 Years working experience in a similar function.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Strong in both oral and written : English and Arabic.
