Data Protection Officer

Job Title: Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure the organization’s compliance with the PDPL and other relevant data protection laws and regulations.
• Monitor and enforce data protection policies and procedures.

2. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs):

• Conduct and oversee DPIAs to identify and mitigate risks associated with data processing activities.

3.      Training and Awareness:

• Educate and train employees on data protection principles and practices.
• Promote a culture of data protection within the organization.

4.      Data Subject Rights:

Manage and respond to requests from individuals regarding their personal data rights, such as access, rectification, and deletion.

5.      Incident Response:

• Lead the response to data breaches and other data protection incidents.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders during incidents.

6.      Record Keeping:

• Maintain records of data processing activities and ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.

7.      Liaison:

• Act as the point of contact between the organization and the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) or other supervisory authorities.

• Communicate with data subjects and regulatory bodies regarding data protection issues.

8.      Policy Development:

• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.
• Regularly review and update policies to ensure ongoing compliance.

9.      Monitoring and Auditing:

• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection laws and internal policies.
• Monitor data processing activities and report on compliance status.