Assistant Director, Data Governance

2 weeks ago

Singapore Government Technology Agency Full time

**What the role is**

**What you will be working on**
- Act as the primary point of contact within the organization for members of staff, regulators, and any relevant public bodies on issues related to data protection - Ensure the GovTech policy is in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and codes of practice - Evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non or partial compliance and rectify any issues - Devise training plans and provide data protection advice and support for members of staff - Inform and advise the Data Controller or Data Processor on all matters related to data protection - Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: - Provide expert advice and educate employees on important data governance compliance requirements - Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders - Hold training with staff members across different business units who are involved in data handling or processing - Proactively conduct audits to ensure compliance and address potential issues - Maintain records of all data processing activities carried out by the company - Serve as the point of contact between the company and the data protection authorities

**What we are looking for**
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in data protection compliance or a related field - Expertise in Local/Asia data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR /PDPA/CCPA - Experience within a legal, audit and/or risk function department - Strong project management skills - Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail - Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company as we believe that diversity is meaningful to innovation. Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. This includes generous leave benefits to meet your work-life needs. We trust that you will get the job done wherever you are, and whatever works best for you - so work from home or take a break to exercise if you need to*. We also believe it’s important for you to keep honing your craft in the constantly-evolving tech landscape, so we provide and support a plethora of in-house and external learning and development opportunities all year round. *Subject to the nature of your job role that might require you to be onsite during fixed hours

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