Data Privacy Officer

Job Description

Data Privacy OfficerIn more detail, the role and responsibilities of the DPO could be defined as follows: DPO act as DP Expert and single point of contact for all DP related matters and necessary approvals; * Developing and updating a local Data Privacy policy and, where applicable, ensuring that any approved exemptions from this Policy are incorporated into the local policy; * Monitoring both local and other relevant Data Privacy related regulations impacting AXA Egypt and adapting the local Data Privacy policy to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; * Training and providing consultative advice to all the areas and departments of AXA Egypt in question with regard to Data Privacy matters; * Coordination with the local Risk, Information Security, Compliance, Legal, HR, Physical Security, Operations, Finance and Internal Audit function on Data Privacy matters; * Communication and reporting to the local data protection authority and other relevant regulators, attendance at data protection authority inspections, handling audit submissions and other information submission requirements; * Collaboration with the unit(s) responsible to manage requests of Data Subjects (i.e. rights of access, rectification, cancellation and similar requests) to insure compliance with DP requirements; * Support on drafting internal or external confidentiality agreements, * Support in business activities and vendor contracting to ensure compliance with local Data Privacy legislation and AXA Group policy requirements; * Attendance at Data Privacy, Security ,Risk, Compliance or similar Committees; * Coordination and management of responses to incidents involving Personal Data (e.g. unauthorized access or disclosure); Act as initial point of contact for all data privacy related matters * Providing expert advice in project and process sign-off procedures and providing Data Privacy sign-off when satisfied that each project or process or transfer has necessary requirements to comply with the Policy and BCR; * Ensuring on a regular basis that data processing applications and processes are compliant with local Data Privacy legislation and AXA policy requirements; * Keeping Senior and Business Management informed about their responsibilities of putting necessary DP controls with regard to Data Privacy and being the first line of defense of implementing DP Policy, controls & projects recommendations from DP function. * Challenging, verifying 1st line activities & controls related to Data Privacy matters and giving necessary recommendation through conducting Internal assurance program.SkillsOverall work experience in the field* 5 years minimum of experience in Data Privacy or Risk assessment * Previous experience working with a remote/international team preferred * Experience in different operation departments is a plus * Audits experience is a plusSkills / abilities* Ability to effectively negotiate a decentralized and political corporate environment * Strong networking skills * Team player * Ability to apply analytical rigour to understand complex business scenarios * Fluent in English * Strong Communication and social skills * Ability to work in an international environment * Ability to work in a matrix environment Job Location Cairo, Egypt Job Role Security Years of Experience Min: 5

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