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Job Title: Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Responsibilities:

• Compliance Oversight:
• Ensure the organization's compliance with the PDPL and other relevant data protection laws and regulations
• Monitor and enforce data protection policies and procedures
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs):
• Conduct and oversee DPIAs to identify and mitigate risks associated with data processing activities
• Training and Awareness:
• Educate and train employees on data protection principles and practices
• Promote a culture of data protection within the organization
• Data Subject Rights:
  
  

• Incident Response:
• Lead the response to data breaches and other data protection incidents
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders during incidents
• Record Keeping:
• Maintain records of data processing activities and ensure they are up-to-date and accurate
• Liaison:
• Act as the point of contact between the organization and the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) or other supervisory authorities
• Communicate with data subjects and regulatory bodies regarding data protection issues
• Policy Development:
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures
• Regularly review and update policies to ensure ongoing compliance
• Monitoring and Auditing:
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection laws and internal policies
• Monitor data processing activities and report on compliance status
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Professional certifications in data protection (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) are preferred
  
  
  

• Proven experience in data protection, privacy law, or a related field
• Familiarity with the Saudi PDPL and cybersecurity regulations
  
  
  

• Strong understanding of data protection principles and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are seeking a Personal Data Protection Consultant to ensure our organization's full compliance with local and international data protection laws. The role involves the development and implementation of data privacy frameworks, conducting training sessions, and managing legal aspects of data processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and monitor compliance with personal data protection regulations (local and international).

• Develop internal policies and procedures for personal data protection.

• Design consent forms and data collection mechanisms in line with legal standards.

• Provide training and awareness sessions to employees about data privacy and individual rights.

• Review and assess data processing agreements with third parties.
  
  

  Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sharia (Islamic Law) or Law .

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Anti-Cybercrime Law or Personal Data Protection Law .

  • Languages: Proficiency in Arabic and English .

  • Location: Must have professional experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .

  • Certification: CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) certification is preferred .

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

As a governance and advisory function, the data protection lawyer ensures that Bosch organization complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data. The primary focus is on safeguarding individuals' privacy rights and ensuring that the organization, via its employees, handles personal data in a lawful and responsible manner. The function also defines the internal regulatory framework for data privacy and audits the implementation in the Middle East Region.

The position also minimizes risk to Robert Bosch Saudi Arabia Ltd, Robert Bosch Middle East FZE, and activities associated with these companies including, but not limited to, assisting in ensuring compliance with relevant data protection and information security regulations in the Middle East Region. Overall, data privacy lawyers play a crucial role in ensuring that organizations handle personal data in a lawful and ethical manner, protecting individuals' privacy rights, and mitigating the risks associated with data breaches and non-compliance.

• Provide consultancy and guidance on applicable data protection laws and regulations in the region, such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) in KSA, and help Bosch and affiliated regional organizations understand their obligations and develop compliance strategies.
• Prepare privacy policies and notices that inform individuals about how their personal data is being collected, used, and shared.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) where necessary, to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with projects, systems, or processes that involve the processing of personal data.
• Negotiate and draft data processing agreements (DPAs) between Bosch and third-party organizations that share personal data with each other during business transactions. These agreements outline the responsibilities and obligations of each party in ensuring data protection and privacy.
• In the unlikely event of a data breach or incident, assist organizations in responding appropriately, including but not limited to helping management with breach notification requirements, investigations, and liaising with regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs for employees to educate them about data protection laws, best practices, and their responsibilities in handling personal data.
• If a data privacy issue leads to a legal dispute or regulatory investigation, represent the organization in legal proceedings and help navigate the legal complexities involved in close cooperation with local Bosch organizations and Bosch corporate information security and data protection department (C/ISP).
• Develop and update the National Information Security and Privacy Regulations (NISPR) and data privacy notices based on local privacy laws.
• Handle data subject requests and data protection incidents as well as communication with local supervisory authorities and take actions as deemed necessary.
• Advise all business units on local data protection laws in the region. Audit the implementation of such requirements where necessary together with C/DSO-AE and C/DSO-TR. Support the business units as an enabler regarding the implementation of the regulations.
• Advise on privacy regulations during the product development phase (where applicable).
• Advise on data security topics and make associates aware of the risks of not handling personal data correctly.
• Support GBs and RO functions in documenting the requirements for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) including, but not limited to, Data Concepts, External Partner Confidentiality Agreements, Risk Assessment, Declaration of Obligation of Personal Data Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Controller to Processor and sub-Processor agreements, etc.
• Assess information security risks to personal data and develop policies, procedures, and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
• Rollout Regional (Middle East) Data Privacy Regulations.
• Work closely with the Regional Office (RO) data security team for planning and conducting regulatory and compliance-related information security and privacy audits based on the Central Directives and Guidelines.
• Conduct incident investigations based on reports from the BKMS tool in coordination with C/ISP-DP, C/DSO-AE, and C/DSO-TR.
• Advise on any other matter related to Information Security and Data Protection (ISP).

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer having 1-3 years of experience on privacy law topics is needed.
• Self-driven, motivated, and a team player.

We are seeking a Personal Data Protection Consultant to ensure our organization's full compliance with local and international data protection laws. The role involves the development and implementation of data privacy frameworks, conducting training sessions, and managing legal aspects of data processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and monitor compliance with personal data protection regulations (local and international).

• Develop internal policies and procedures for personal data protection.

• Design consent forms and data collection mechanisms in line with legal standards.

• Provide training and awareness sessions to employees about data privacy and individual rights.

• Review and assess data processing agreements with third parties.

  Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sharia (Islamic Law) or Law .

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Anti-Cybercrime Law or Personal Data Protection Law .

  • Languages: Proficiency in Arabic and English .

  • Location: Must have professional experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .

  • Certification: CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) certification is preferred .

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

As a governance and advisory function, the data protection lawyer ensures that Bosch organization complies with relevant laws and regulations regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal data. The primary focus is on safeguarding individuals' privacy rights and ensuring that the organization, via its employees, handles personal data in a lawful and responsible manner. The function also defines the internal regulatory framework for data privacy and audits the implementation in the Middle East Region.

The position also minimizes risk to Robert Bosch Saudi Arabia Ltd, Robert Bosch Middle East FZE, and activities associated with these companies including, but not limited to, assisting in ensuring compliance with relevant data protection and information security regulations in the Middle East Region. Overall, data privacy lawyers play a crucial role in ensuring that organizations handle personal data in a lawful and ethical manner, protecting individuals' privacy rights, and mitigating the risks associated with data breaches and non-compliance.

• Provide consultancy and guidance on applicable data protection laws and regulations in the region, such as the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) in KSA, and help Bosch and affiliated regional organizations understand their obligations and develop compliance strategies.
• Prepare privacy policies and notices that inform individuals about how their personal data is being collected, used, and shared.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) where necessary, to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with projects, systems, or processes that involve the processing of personal data.
• Negotiate and draft data processing agreements (DPAs) between Bosch and third-party organizations that share personal data with each other during business transactions. These agreements outline the responsibilities and obligations of each party in ensuring data protection and privacy.
• In the unlikely event of a data breach or incident, assist organizations in responding appropriately, including but not limited to helping management with breach notification requirements, investigations, and liaising with regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs for employees to educate them about data protection laws, best practices, and their responsibilities in handling personal data.
• If a data privacy issue leads to a legal dispute or regulatory investigation, represent the organization in legal proceedings and help navigate the legal complexities involved in close cooperation with local Bosch organizations and Bosch corporate information security and data protection department (C/ISP).
• Develop and update the National Information Security and Privacy Regulations (NISPR) and data privacy notices based on local privacy laws.
• Handle data subject requests and data protection incidents as well as communication with local supervisory authorities and take actions as deemed necessary.
• Advise all business units on local data protection laws in the region. Audit the implementation of such requirements where necessary together with C/DSO-AE and C/DSO-TR. Support the business units as an enabler regarding the implementation of the regulations.
• Advise on privacy regulations during the product development phase (where applicable).
• Advise on data security topics and make associates aware of the risks of not handling personal data correctly.
• Support GBs and RO functions in documenting the requirements for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) including, but not limited to, Data Concepts, External Partner Confidentiality Agreements, Risk Assessment, Declaration of Obligation of Personal Data Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Controller to Processor and sub-Processor agreements, etc.
• Assess information security risks to personal data and develop policies, procedures, and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches.
• Rollout Regional (Middle East) Data Privacy Regulations.
• Work closely with the Regional Office (RO) data security team for planning and conducting regulatory and compliance-related information security and privacy audits based on the Central Directives and Guidelines.
• Conduct incident investigations based on reports from the BKMS tool in coordination with C/ISP-DP, C/DSO-AE, and C/DSO-TR.
• Advise on any other matter related to Information Security and Data Protection (ISP).

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer having 1-3 years of experience on privacy law topics is needed.
• Self-driven, motivated, and a team player.

The role is responsible for examining personal data frameworks and relevant privacy laws and regulations, assessing privacy risks, creating and managing the implementation of an organization's privacy and data protection compliance program and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the organization adheres to relevant privacy laws and regulations, such as PDPL, GDPR. and CCPA and oversee privacy and data protection requirements.
• Identify and evaluate privacy risks associated with data processing activities.
• Create and maintain privacy and data protection policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation and management of the organization's privacy and data protection compliance program.
• Lead the response to privacy and data protection incidents, including breach investigations and reporting.
• Develop and deliver privacy training programs to employees and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure privacy requirements are met.
• Stay updated on changes in privacy laws and regulations and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.
• Conduct DPIAs to assess the impact of data processing activities on privacy.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on privacy and data protection matters.
• Assist in the organization's response to privacy or data protection incidents.

The role is responsible for examining personal data frameworks and relevant privacy laws and regulations, assessing privacy risks, creating and managing the implementation of an organization's privacy and data protection compliance program and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the organization adheres to relevant privacy laws and regulations, such as PDPL, GDPR. and CCPA and oversee privacy and data protection requirements.
• Identify and evaluate privacy risks associated with data processing activities.
• Create and maintain privacy and data protection policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation and management of the organization's privacy and data protection compliance program.
• Lead the response to privacy and data protection incidents, including breach investigations and reporting.
• Develop and deliver privacy training programs to employees and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure privacy requirements are met.
• Stay updated on changes in privacy laws and regulations and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.
• Conduct DPIAs to assess the impact of data processing activities on privacy.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on privacy and data protection matters.
• Assist in the organization's response to privacy or data protection incidents.

• Minimum bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity / Information Security / Computer Engineering / Systems Engineering / Telecommunication Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Science
• Professional Certifications related to Cybersecurity field is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years experience in Cybersecurity field related to
• Attention to Detail.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Communication Skills.
• Problem-Solving.
• Ethical Judgment.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Collaboration.
• Continuous Learning

Company Industry

• Airlines
• Aviation

Department / Functional Area

• IT Software

Keywords

• Senior Data Protection & Privacy Specialist

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develops and implements Data Protection policy and standards.

2. Support ensuring proper oversight on development and implementation of Privacy Framework, Policy and Standard.

3. Develops core Data protection program components such as processes, tools, templates, guidance and privacy notices for the lines of business to use inbuilding controls.

4. Defines protection risk assessment requirements and performs second line risk based monitoring and enforcement of protection and privacy controls toensure compliance.

5. Execution of Protection program and coordination with business units and project teams to implement applicable protection requirements.

6. Delivery and implementation of competency based training and awareness for protection related policies and standards.

7. Delivery and maintenance of best in class Data protection capabilities e.g. Consent, Data governance & Protection, Data protection Principles and Data BreachNotification, etc. with the support of data office in the regulatory body.

8. Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements related to Data Protection.

9. Reviews personal data inventory and Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) results across the organization.

10. Development and maintenance of DPIA methodology and qualifiers.

11. Works with legal to ensure the organization maintains appropriate protection and confidentiality consents and authorization forms, information notices andmaterial reflecting current organization and legal practice requirements.

12. Identify and address requirements and challenges related to data management and personal data protection.

13. Reports performance of the Protection program to the management and relevant committees.

14. Liaise communications with supervisory authorities/regulators on data protection related matters.

15. Conduct assessment of the current state of Protection maturity, development and implementation of roadmap to achieve the target state.

16. Assess the Head of the department in performing any other work related to the function.

17. Work as the backup of the head of department.

Key Accountabilities:
1. Carry out daily operations assigned for the department to comply with the company s standards.

2. Prepare timely and accurate department reports to meet the requirements, objectives, and standards of the company and the department.

3. Ensure the satisfaction of internal and external customers to address their needs in a courteous and timely manner.

4. Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and processes in order for the work to be carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

5. Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices, work processes, cost effectiveness, and productivityenhancement.

6. Promote to other employees within the organization the implementation and adherence to policies, procedures, processes, and instructions.

7. Maintain a good and respectful relationship with other colleagues and represent the company in a good image.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or IT engineering or equivalent preferably at post graduate level and relevantwork experience.

CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead implementer, CRISC, CISA, CISM, PMP, Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe,Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Fellow of information Privacy (FIP).

Industry recognized privacy or data governance related certification.

Knowledge and Experience;

6 + years of experience inrelated field .

Skills Required;

COMPETENCIES:

Core:

Internal & External Customer Focus

Clarity of Thoughts & Communication

Analytical Thinking & Calculated Risk Taking

Organizational Commitment

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• IT Software

Keywords

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Job Purpose:
Jobholders at this level are capable of operating with minimal supervision. They work within guidelines and procedures in order to prepare more complex, specialized or ad-hoc reports in their related field. They contribute to the completion of milestones or operational targets within the assigned functional area. They undertake operational activities including conducting assessments, identifying needs and challenges, supporting in developing plans to improve the protection of ZATCA’s sensitive data, preparing awareness programs and following up on implementation of data privacy and protection initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review National Data Management Office (NDMO) approved standards and policies to update ZATCA’s current data guides and ensure continuous adherence with NDMO requirements.
• Conduct needed assessments to identify needs and challenges related to personal and private data management and highlight improvement areas.
• Assist in the development of data privacy and protection policies, standards and procedures in line with ZATCA’s strategy and based on best practices and international standards.
• Suggest data privacy and protection improvement plans and initiatives to safeguard and improve the protection of ZATCA’s sensitive data and information assets.
• Devise a list of data privacy and protection KPIs in line with strategic objectives to ensure proper follow-up.
• Communicate data policies, standards, strategy and plan with related stakeholders to secure clear understanding and enable engagement.
• Conduct risk assessments against data privacy to identify faced data issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions accordingly.
• Develop control measures and metrics to monitor employees’ performance and confidentiality ensuring protection of ZATCA’s sensitive data.
• Prepare data privacy and protection awareness programs and initiatives to ensure proper communication of NDMO and ZATCA requirements.

• Manage proper implementation of data privacy and protection plans while identifying data issues related to evaluation, integration, and automation to ensure timely resolution.
• Identify and assess improvement areas and develop accordingly needed initiatives and projects to minimize facing data issues and ensure continuous adherence to data obligations.
• Follow-up on proper implementation of approved improvement action plans to enhance data privacy and protection.
• Consolidate data privacy issues and partner with internal stakeholders, particularly IT functions, to implement remedial actions.
• Develop reports for related stakeholders highlighting ZATCA’s compliance levels with data standards and policies.

• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team members to ensure work is carried out efficiently.
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable.
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/junior staff.
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes.

Knowledge and Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Mid-Senior level

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• Account Executive - Data Protection Solutions

  
  

  Dell Technologies’ global business is based on expertise. It takes extraordinary knowledge to create technology that drives human progress. And it takes expert insight to sell those groundbreaking products. Our Product Specialists get to know a limited number of specialized products and services inside and out. As well as selling them directly, we’re called in to identify and support opportunities within particular customer accounts. We are the difference makers.

  
  

  Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an Account Executive on our Data Protection & Cyber Recovery Solutions Sales Team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  
  

  
  What you’ll achieve

  
  

  As a Sales Executive, you will manage a set of customers and strive to deliver value-added solutions in the area of Data protection, Backup, recovery and Cyber resiliency. Dell DPS is the number 1 Data protection brand in Saudi Rabia with presence in all market segments and geographies.
  You will:

  
  

  • Manage relationships with customer’s IT management and operational personnel responsible for data protection
  • Demonstrate the value of a product and/or service technology to advance customer business objectives

  
  

  • Drive/assist sales process during project negotiations depending on the project type by collaborating with other Dell sales teams
  • Assist other Dell teams to understand and position data protection portfolio stand-alone or as a part of a larger portfolio
  • As a representative of a business unit, manage market pricing of the products, marketing and online presence of the brand and develop growth and sustainability plan for the territory managed.

  
  

  
  Take the first step towards your dream career

  
  

  
  Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
  Essential Requirements

  
  

  • Extensive sales skills in understanding customer needs, tailoring solutions and driving sales process and advanced knowledge of technical products, vendors and families of technologies
  • Excellent understanding of product configurations
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel and leadership

  
  

  • Territory planning and management. End-to-end responsibility

  
  

  • Experience in Data Protection, Backup and Cyber Security is a plus

  
  

  
  Desirable Requirements

  
  

  • 8 to 12 years of related experience in a relationship selling role
  • Bachelor’s degree

  
  

  
  Who we are

  
  

  We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.
  Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.
  Application closing date: July 15th, 2025

  
  

  
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