Data Protection Officer

1 week ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Lazada Full time

Lazada Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Data Protection Officer

Job Description:

  • As the country data protection officer, own and improve the data protection compliance program in country, including coverage of financial services and digital goods, leveraging group resources. Support data protection compliance requirements in other jurisdictions as necessary.
  • Identify and remediate critical data protection compliance risk areas.
  • Conduct privacy impact assessments, identify risks, evaluate business and operational impact, recommend controls to mitigate risks and track implementation of controls.
  • Negotiate and draft contractual clauses relating to data privacy, develop contracting templates and checklists.
  • Develop Policies, SOPs, guides and templates for various departments, to facilitate compliance with privacy management policies.
  • Monitor and update management on data protection regulatory developments, and app developer data protection compliance requirements.
  • Regular management reporting on compliance program, risk areas and progress on compliance initiatives, conduct data protection training.
  • Handle compliance operations, such as regulatory submissions, records of processing activities, DSRs and complaints, updating privacy notices and consent management.
  • Handle data protection audits, due diligence checks and incident management.
  • Build professional network with key stakeholders across relevant industry groups, represent the organization in industry meetings, forums, and conferences to stay updated on emerging data protection compliance trends, regulations, and best practices. Actively participate in industry groups to influence policy development and advocate for organizational interests.
  • Leverage inhouse tech capabilities to automate compliance operations, identify risks and improve efficiency.
  • Personally drive cross-team (front-end and back-end) collaboration matters. Output project deliverables within agreed deadlines.

Job Requirements:

  • Strong privacy background.
  • At least 8 years PQE.
  • Commercially minded, able to recommend practical solutions to achieve compliance while minimizing operational and commercial impact.
  • Motivated to fully understand all aspects of business operations, interest in compliance operations.
  • LLB or Juris Doctor.
  • CIPM/CIPP an added advantage.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Consulting

Industries

Internet Marketplace Platforms, Financial Services, and Legal Services

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