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Data Privacy Specialist

Data Privacy Specialist

NAZZTECBangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
2 days ago
Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Privacy Specialist to join our client’s compliance and cybersecurity team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . This role is critical to ensuring that all personal data processing activities comply with the applicable data protection laws and standards, particularly those enforced by SAMA , NCA , and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in implementing privacy frameworks, conducting privacy impact assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed privacy by design principles across systems and processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Data Privacy Program in alignment with SAMA , NCA ECC , and PDPL requirements.
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new projects, systems, and services.
  • Serve as the point of contact for data subject rights (DSR) , including access, correction, deletion, and consent management.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, IT, HR, and compliance teams to embed privacy by design and privacy by default principles.
  • Maintain and update records of processing activities (ROPAs) as required by law.
  • Monitor data flows and cross-border transfers to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Provide input during vendor onboarding to assess third-party data protection risk and ensure data processing agreements (DPAs) are in place.
  • Develop privacy training, awareness sessions, and communication campaigns for internal stakeholders.
  • Stay current with evolving KSA privacy regulations , global privacy standards (e.g., GDPR), and emerging privacy risks.
  • Support audit readiness and regulatory interactions, including responses to inquiries or investigations by SAMA, NCA , or Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) .

Requirements

Technical & Professional Skills

  • 8 to 10 years of professional experience in data privacy , information governance , or cybersecurity compliance , preferably in financial.
  • KSA PDPL , SAMA Cybersecurity Framework , and NCA ECC
  • Global standards such as GDPR , ISO / IEC 27701 , and NIST Privacy Framework
  • Privacy tools and technologies for consent management, data classification, and data mapping
  • Strong experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and advising on legal and technical data protection requirements.
  • Familiarity with data loss prevention (DLP) , data governance , cloud privacy , and third-party risk management .

    • Preferred Certifications

  • CIPT / CIPP / E / CIPP / M / CIPM – (IAPP Certifications)
  • ISO / IEC 27701 Lead Implementer / Auditor
  • SAMA / NCA Compliance Training / Certifications
  • CISA / CISSP / CISM – (a plus for hybrid privacy-security roles)

    • Personal Attributes

  • Ethical, discreet, and highly organized with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
  • Proactive communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Independent, reliable, and able to manage complex regulatory requirements with minimal oversight.
  • Immediate availability preferred.
  • Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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