Job Title : Data Privacy Consultant
Location : Mumbai, India
Experience Required : Minimum 2 years
Employment Type : Full-Time
About the Role :
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Privacy Consultant with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join our team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR, PDPB, etc.), and helping clients implement robust privacy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities :
- Advise internal teams and / or clients on data privacy regulations including GDPR, India's PDPB / DPDP Act, CCPA, etc.
- Assist in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and risk assessments.
- Support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
- Monitor compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies.
- Assist in incident response planning and breach management support.
- Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to support privacy-by-design and data governance initiatives.
- Conduct training and awareness programs for staff or clients on data privacy best practices.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in data privacy, information security, or compliance.Understanding of global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPB, CCPA).Experience in working with privacy tools and frameworks is a plus.Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.Preferred Certifications (Optional) :
CIPP / E, CIPP / US, CIPM, CIPT (by IAPP)ISO / IEC 27701, ISO / IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or AuditorDCPP (by DSCI)