Data Compliance Officer

Data Compliance Officer(Legal)

• Work Location:

oHa Noi: Technopark Gia Lam

Job overview

As a DPO you will will lead the organizations data protection privacy and compliance function acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership in ensuring regulatory compliance while enabling sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1 - Data Protection Officer (DPO)

• Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with applicable personal data protection regulations.
• Act as the official point of contact with competent regulatory authorities and data subjects.
• Oversee personal data processing activities and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop maintain and continuously enhance the organizations Personal Data Protection Framework including policies standards and procedures.

2 - Data Compliance Governance

• Monitor document and maintain records of data processing and data-sharing activities across member entities.
• Conduct Personal Data Processing Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Cross-Border Data Transfer Impact Assessments.
• Manage consent collection and consent management mechanisms and oversee requests related to data subject rights.
• Establish and operate incident response processes for personal data breaches and data leakage events ensuring timely reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Draft review and maintain data-sharing agreements between internal entities and third-party partners.
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into internal policies standards and operational controls; monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Provide legal and compliance risk advisory for data-related use cases and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Governance Partners and technical teams to implement and monitor compliance across business units including data classification initiatives and onboarding of new entities.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in Law or a related discipline; certifications or formal training in Personal Data Protection are preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal compliance and/or personal data protection functions meeting the qualification requirements for appointment as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under applicable PDPL regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnams Personal Data Protection Decree (PDPL) Decree No. 356/2025 the Data Law 2024 and Decree No. 165/2025; familiarity with GDPR is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of the data lifecycle and fundamental technical concepts including data pipelines data storage data classification and data sharing with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with technical teams.
• Excellent legal drafting policy development and bilingual communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience serving as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or in a data compliance role within a large diversified group structure with multiple subsidiaries.
• Hands-on experience conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Cross-Border Data Transfer Impact Assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive compliance initiatives within a federated governance model involving multiple business units and stakeholders.
• Understanding of data risk management principles and privacy considerations related to AI/ML systems and applications.

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