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GRC Data Privacy Officer

29 days ago 2026/08/17 ·Application closes in 29 days
Full time
500 Employees or more · Accounting
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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced GRC Data Privacy Officer to lead and enhance our data privacy and protection program in the United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will ensure compliance with the UAE PDPL, GDPR and global privacy frameworks, guide cross-functional teams, conduct risk assessments and implement controls to safeguard personal data. You will be the subject matter expert driving privacy strategy, policy development and incident response.


Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement and maintain data privacy policies, standards and procedures aligned with UAE PDPL, GDPR and other applicable regulations
  • Lead and conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new and existing projects and technologies
  • Monitor and report on privacy compliance metrics, audit findings and remediation plans
  • Provide expert guidance and training to business units on data privacy requirements, best practices and breach reporting
  • Oversee data breach response processes, including investigation, notification and remediation
  • Collaborate with legal, IT, security and business stakeholders to embed privacy by design into products and services
  • Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and external auditors during privacy assessments and inquiries
  • Maintain records of processing activities and ensure accuracy of data inventories

Required Qualifications:
  • 8-12 years of professional experience in data privacy, data protection or related GRC roles
  • Deep technical knowledge of UAE PDPL, GDPR and international data protection frameworks
  • Proven experience conducting DPIAs and privacy risk assessments
  • Strong understanding of data protection technologies, security controls and privacy by design principles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science or related field
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex privacy requirements into actionable guidance
  • Experience working in or with UAE-based organizations and familiarity with local regulatory environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Data Privacy, Information Security, Law or related discipline
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPP/A) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
  • Experience with ISO/IEC 27701, SOC 2 and other privacy/security standards
  • Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in Arabic
  • Experience integrating privacy into cloud, SaaS and emerging technologies

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