GDS Data Protection Compliance Specialist

The GDS Data Protection Compliance Specialist will support all aspects of the GDS Data Protection program, with a primary focus on Data Incident Response Management. The role will involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement solutions across the business and geographies.

Requirements

• 5 years' prior professional experience of data protection either in a risk management or compliance capacity
• Appreciation for data protection principles and application of controls to protection of confidential and personal data
• Experience in operational data protection processes, including Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), Incident Management and Data Subject Requests (DSR)
• Basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Strong research and communications skills
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks
• University graduate / post-graduate
• Good academic background
• Advanced MS office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Candidates with exposure to client interaction would be preferred
• Candidates with a recognised data protection/data privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E or similar)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Transformative leadership opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements