Data Protection Officer - dubai - Global Software Solutions Group

    Global Software Solutions Group
    د.إ180,000 - د.إ320,000 (AED) per year *
    Description

    The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for ensuring Organization compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, overseeing lawful processing of personal and sensitive data, and acting as the primary liaison with regulators on data privacy matters.

    Key Responsibilities
    Regulatory Compliance & Governance
    Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (Personal Data Protection Law - PDPL), UAE Data Office regulations, and applicable CBUAE requirements
    Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies, standards, and procedures
    Embed privacy governance across insurance operations including underwriting, claims, customer service, digital channels, and analytics platforms
    Advisory & Oversight
    Advise senior management and business units on data protection obligations and risk exposure
    Support Privacy-by-Design and Privacy-by-Default across systems and processes
    Review new initiatives involving personal data, cloud services, AI/ML, and third-party integrations
    Data Subject Rights Management
    Oversee processes for data subject access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection, and portability requests
    Act as escalation authority for data privacy complaints and disputes
    Incident & Breach Management
    Lead assessment and response to data breaches and privacy incidents
    Coordinate regulatory notifications and remediation actions within statutory timelines
    Risk Assessments & Documentation
    Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
    Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
    Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks across systems, applications, and vendors
    Third-Party & Cross-Border Data Management
    Review and approve Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
    Ensure cross-border data transfers comply with PDPL and regulatory requirements
    Training, Awareness & Audit Support
    Drive organization-wide data privacy awareness and training programs
    Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections
    Regulatory Liaison & Reporting
    Act as the primary point of contact with the UAE Data Office and other regulators
    Provide periodic compliance reports to senior management and the Board
    Requirements
    Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, or related discipline
    8-12 years of experience in data protection, privacy, or information governance
    Prior experience in Insurance or BFSI sector preferred
    Experience handling sensitive, financial, and health-related personal data
    Preferred Certifications
    ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer
    CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certifications
    Independence & Authority
    The DPO shall operate independently and without conflict of interest
    Direct access to senior management and the Board is mandatory
    #J-18808-Ljbffr
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (Personal Data Protection Law PDPL), UAE Data Office regulations and applicable CBUAE requirements. · ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for ensuring Organization compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, · Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (Personal Data Protection Law – PDPL), UAE Data Office regulations, and ap ...

    Dubai د.إ180,000 - د.إ320,000 (AED) per year

    1 week ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring Organization compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. Regulatory Compliance & Governance · Advisory & Oversight · Data Subject Rights Management · Incident & Breach Management · ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    EIX Consulting seeks an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead data protection compliance across the organisation. · ...

    Dubai

    3 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer will report to Head of Data Privacy and will provide leadership in helping to ensure that insurance business is fully compliant with local and overseas data privacy legal and regulatory requirements. · ...

    Dubai, Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for ensuring Organization compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. · ...

    Dubai, Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Officer- Consumer Protection and Business Excellence

    Only for registered members

    We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. · ...

    Dubai, Dubai

    2 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Consumer Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Consumer Protection Officer to ensure full compliance with consumer protection regulations and to safeguard customer rights. · The role involves handling customer complaints, · monitoring business practices, · ensuring fair treatment ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Revenue Protection Senior Officer

    Only for registered members

    This role contributes to the internal audit plan for auditing licensed courier operators and tracks key performance indicators. · ...

    Dubai Full time

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring organization compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, · Ensure compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (Personal Data Protection Law - PDPL), UAE Data Office regulations, and applicab ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer will report to Head of Data Privacy and will provide leadership in helping to ensure that insurance business is fully compliant with local and overseas data privacy legal and regulatory requirements. · Minimum 5 years' experience in data privacy, prote ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    Innovo Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead and oversee data protection compliance across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation ( ...

    Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE) د.إ180,000 - د.إ320,000 (AED) per year Full time

    20 hours ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    EIX Consulting seeks an experienced Data Protection Officer to lead data protection compliance aligning with UAE PDPL and UK GDPR. · ...

    Dubai

    3 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Data Protection Officer

    Only for registered members

    The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for ensuring Organization compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. · KEY RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (Personal Data Protection Law – PDPL), UAE Data Office ...

    Dubai Full time

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Officer- Consumer Protection and Business Excellence

    Only for registered members

    We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work. · Maintain & Implement the company procedures conforming to ISO 9001:2008 · ...

    Dubai

    2 weeks ago

  • Work in company

    Officer- Consumer Protection and Business Excellence

    Only for registered members

    Coordinate department activities to maintain company policies and procedures. · ...

    Dubai Full time

    2 weeks ago

  • The Compliance and Information Security professional will oversee data protection privacy and information security controls across all data destruction IT asset disposition recycling operations ensuring compliance with NAID iSIGMA certification requirements applicable laws contra ...

    Sharjah

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Associate Privacy

    Only for registered members

    The ideal candidate will have a university/college degree in a related field and LLB or JD equivalent from a recognized international law school. · ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Associate Privacy

    Only for registered members

    Supporting the Senior Privacy Officer in carrying out their day to day duties. This will include assisting with review of contracts and projects to identify and address data privacy issues, supporting on periodic training and awareness relevant to data protection, supporting on d ...

    Dubai, Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Assistant Manager Data Protection

    Only for registered members

    The Assistant Manager – Data protection role is to anticipate and identify data privacy risks, · and initiate corrective action where necessary, to protect the interests of the Group. · ...

    Dubai

    1 month ago

  • Work in company

    Head Of Security

    Only for registered members

    The Head of Security will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of security for the principals, their residences, family members, and assets. · ...

    Dubai د.إ420,000 - د.إ840,000 (AED) per year

    1 week ago

Jobs
>
Data protection officer
>
Jobs for Data protection officer in Dubai