Data Protection Officer

We are Hiring a Data Protection Officer who will lead the data protection strategy and ensure compliance with DPA across our organization. Apply now!

Job Summary

DPO is responsible for the overall management and oversight of data protection strategy and implementation by personal information controllers (PIC) and personal information processors (PIP) as well as compliance with the DPA, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, related issuances of the National Privacy Commission (NPC), and other applicable laws and regulations pertaining to data privacy and security such as the GDPR.

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Responsibilities
Monitor the organization’s compliance with the Data Privacy Act, issuance, and guidelines by the National Privacy Commission.
Serve as the contact person of government entities and private individuals relating to all matters concerning data privacy and security issues or concerns.
Inform, advise and issue recommendations to the organization and its management relating to its data processing activities.
Identify and maintain processing activities, measures, projects, programs, or systems and records.
Check for compliance of 3rd party service providers of whom uses the data of the organization and its customers as well as any relative Data Sharing Agreement and other contractual obligations.
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments with regard to the organization’s internal systems as well as its products and services.
Handle questions and complaints addressed to the organization from the data subjects relating to their information being held by the organization.
Prepare and create an incident management system and submission of relevant documents to the NPC in the event of a suspected or actual data breach.
Conduct employee training relating to the handling, security, confidentiality, and management of data within the organization.
Coordinate with the other Department Heads to ensure DPA compliance and process alignment.
Provide feedback and implement a review process by which strongly emphasizes privacy by design and privacy by re-design.
To hold the DPO role in a hold-over capacity until a successor or replacement is found.
Adhere to Management strategies in assisting with Data Entry-related tasks as delegated in urgent situations.

Requirements
Graduate of Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Business/ BS IT and related disciplines
At least 2 years of DPO experience is required
Background working in an ISO-Certified company an advantage
Preferably with experience in QMS
Minimum of 3 yrs. experience in data privacy, governance, risk, audit or compliance
Expert knowledge of data protection laws and practices
Knowledge and skill in applying data privacy or data protection guidelines
Accredited/Certified by the National Privacy Commission as a Data Protection Officer
Must be willing to work in Ortigas and/or Cubao
Available to start ASAP