Privacy & Data Protection Professional - APAC

7 days ago


Singapore Tru Staffing Inc Full time

Privacy & Data Protection Professional - APAC
Singapore | Singapore Direct Hire
TRU is partnered with a global leader in the aerospace industry, seeking an experienced Privacy and Data Protection professional to join their team in Singapore. This role involves providing subject-matter expertise on data privacy and protection requirements, administering privacy program assessments, and driving high-profile projects related to emerging privacy laws. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a privacy professional, a strong understanding of global privacy regulations in APAC, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, and excellent communication skills. They should be adept at conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), negotiating contractual terms related to data privacy, and driving continuous improvements in privacy program maturity. This is a successful team under great leadership with opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities:
Provides subject-matter expertise for data privacy and protection requirements and advises on their impact on the company's business.
Administers privacy program assessments, updates regional privacy risk registers, and supports prioritized corrective actions in collaboration with privacy champions.
Drives high-profile and high-impact projects involving emerging privacy laws, analysis, and compliance with stakeholders across the business; and develops and conducts general and role-specific privacy trainings.
Regularly updates regional and global leadership on the status and effectiveness of the global privacy program, key risks, and mitigation activities.
Administers Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) with the Privacy-by-Design Department.
Supports incident response strategy and collaborates with partners and regional counsel with respect to appropriate planning and response activities; and oversees the development and management of local privacy data policies.
Updates and negotiates contractual terms relating to data privacy and protection; and drives continuous improvements in furtherance of privacy program maturity based on KPIs, audits, and surveys.
Qualifications:
Significant experience as a privacy professional, with deep experience in embedding new regulations within business operations.
Strong knowledge of global privacy regulations in APAC, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines; program and business-minded, with a focus on business enablement; and experienced in translating complex policies and laws into practical business controls.
In-depth experience presenting to company leaders, gained preferably with an international company, and an ability to inspire and coach diverse teams and privacy champions.
In-depth experience conducting DPIAs and PIAs, with knowledge of privacy regulatory, contracts, and compliance issues.
Strong decision-making capabilities and keen business acumen in weighing costs and benefits of potential options.
Highly motivated with an ability to achieve both open-ended challenges and strictly defined tasks, while being team-oriented with a proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
4-year degree; IAPP privacy certification(s) is preferred; and a J.D. (or equivalent) is a plus.
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