Data Privacy Analyst - Information Security (3-8 yrs)

Job Description : Data Privacy Analyst

Location : Mumbai & Middle East

Experience : 5+ years

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, implement, and monitor data privacy policies, ensuring compliance with global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, DIFC, ADGM).

- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks.

- Assist in developing and executing data privacy risk management strategies across business functions.

- Work closely with legal, compliance, and IT teams to integrate privacy requirements into business processes and technology solutions.

- Monitor and analyze emerging data privacy laws and industry best practices, providing recommendations for compliance.

- Respond to data subject requests (DSARs) and support incident response teams in case of data breaches.

- Conduct privacy training and awareness programs to ensure adherence to privacy policies across the organization.

- Assist in vendor risk assessments, ensuring third-party compliance with data protection requirements.

Key Skills and Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Law, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or information security.

- Strong knowledge of global and regional privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, ISO/IEC 27701, DIFC,

ADGM).

- Experience in risk assessment methodologies and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).

- Familiarity with data governance, classification, and data protection best practices.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and leadership.

- Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPSE, or equivalent are preferred.