Ingenious Job Hiring! Full Time Operation Privacy Lead (Data Protection) in Selangor - Ricebowl

Location: Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya

Role Summary

• The Operations Privacy Lead/Officer is responsible for the implementation of data privacy compliance across Malaysia. Supports local teams in meeting regulatory requirements, fosters a culture of privacy and protection, and ensures the practical application of privacy controls using the Data Risk Assurance Framework & relevant company's policies. This role's key responsibilities include operational implementation, local authority liaison (where applicable), incident response & training.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Leadership

• Ensure operational compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies within the assigned country, business unit, or function.
• Support the execution of the Data Risk Assurance framework using global tools, templates, and guidelines.

Governance & Reporting

• Set up and maintain local privacy governance structures including steering committees
• Collaborate with the DPO Team to ensure alignment with group policies & local privacy regulations.
• Track and report privacy compliance. Use KPIs, and other metrics through the Data Protection Assessment.

Data Risk Assurance Framework Implementation

• Build and execute an action plan using the globally provided Data Risk Assurance Framework
• Develop & maintain a processing register - using globally provided tools and processes for visibility of data processing activities within scope.
• Promote the digital certification of all digital assets to ensure Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are triggered where required.

Data Breach Management

• Report and lead, from a data privacy prospective, the investigation and assessment of privacy incidents following the cyber incidence process.

Training & Awareness

• Provide guidance to employees on their privacy responsibilities and best practices.
• Promote a culture of data protection through awareness campaigns and training sessions

Requirement

• Min 2 years of relevant experience would be suitable
• Good understanding and hands on in data privacy would be a good