Data Governance and Privacy Expert

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

Preferred Certifications

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