Data Protection Advisor

Colombo - Sri Lanka

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Compliance Framework & Governance

Develop implement and maintain compliance and data protection policies.
Monitor changes in data protection and privacy laws updating internal procedures where necessary.
Ensure alignment with applicable regulations including GDPR and security compliance standards.
Support the implementation of data protection strategies and internal controls.

Audit Investigations & Risk

Conduct internal audits and compliance assessments to identify risks or gaps.
Investigate compliance breaches incidents and non-conformities.
Recommend remediation and ensure corrective action plans are implemented.
Maintain documentation and records relating to data protection compliance.

Advisory Support & Culture

Provide guidance interpretation and advisory support on compliance privacy and data protection obligations.
Support departments with data handling processing requirements and risk assessments.
Promote a culture of ethical behaviour data privacy responsibility and regulatory awareness.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare compliance reports for leadership governance committees and regulators.
Maintain registers of incidents DPIAs and governance reports.
Create presentations and summaries on policy audit findings and regulatory updates.

Training & Awareness

Develop and deliver compliance and data protection training programmes.
Educate staff on legal obligations privacy risks and safe data handling.
Support awareness initiatives and learning materials.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in IT Business Administration Law or Compliance.
Minimum 4 years experience in compliance data protection legal or regulatory roles.
Strong knowledge of GDPR and international privacy regulatory frameworks.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with business and technical stakeholders.

Desirable

Experience within the IT or technology industry.
Experience working with security audit governance or risk functions.
CCP or similar compliance certification.

Compliance Framework & GovernanceDevelop implement and maintain compliance and data protection policies.Monitor changes in data protection and privacy laws updating internal procedures where necessary.Ensure alignment with applicable regulations including GDPR and security compliance standards.Suppo...