Personal Data Protection Analyst

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

Close Supervision over Data privacy activities 

Level of Authority

Shared Authority over Data privacy review process

Purpose of the Job

The primary purpose of the Personal Data Protection Analyst is to ensure the organization's compliance with data protection regulations and to safeguard the privacy and integrity of personal data. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining data protection policies and procedures, conducting regular assessments and audits, and responding to data breaches and privacy-related incidents. The Personal Data Protection Analyst plays a crucial role in mitigating risks associated with data handling and enhancing the organization's data protection culture.

The job holder plays a pivotal role in safeguarding personal data within an organization by ensuring compliance with legal standards, educating staff, managing incidents, and continuously improving data protection practices

Key Accountabilities: Description

Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Develop and deliver data privacy awareness programs to ensure all employees are aware of their data privacy responsibilities.

Monitor and report on privacy incidents, including data breaches, to senior management and regulatory authorities, as necessary.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the company - including middle management, business units and IT

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

Adherence to data privacy policies

Number of training sessions , announcements and internal communications

Periodic reporting and dashboard

Stakeholder’s perception of the Lead’s effectiveness as a communicator and collaborator, Business value delivered through insights implementation

Major Activities

Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Conduct risk assessments to identify potential privacy risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Monitor and report on privacy incidents, including data breaches, to senior management and regulatory authorities as necessary.

Participate in the development of data privacy impact assessments and review third-party vendors for data privacy compliance.

Assist in the development and maintenance of data privacy documentation and records.

Communicate with internal stakeholders, including IT, legal, and compliance teams, to ensure everyone is aware of privacy policies and procedures and their responsibilities under those policies

Coordinate with external legal and compliance experts to ensure the organization is complying with all relevant laws and regulations.

Develop and deliver data privacy training programs to ensure all employees are aware of their data privacy responsibilities.

Stay up to date on all relevant data privacy laws and regulations and ensure the organization is fully compliant.

Monitor onboarding of new process, vendor or applications in scope of Personal Data Privacy Law (PDPL)

Coordinate with Personal Data Privacy (PDP) champion of Business and IT to mitigate PDP risks

Job Context

• The job has direct impact over ensuring following

Ensuring data protection policies and data privacy regulations are met.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop monitoring mechanism for data privacy breaches.

• The job holder has direct impact over managing

Implementing Data protection policies as part of data integration across different systems and platforms.

• The job ensures following regulations and communicating any updates to the management and associates

Staying up to date with relevant data privacy regulations such as Personal Data Privacy Law PDPL or any industry-specific compliance requirements.

Working with Data Protection Officer to communicate any updates or changes in regulations to business and IT stakeholders.

Collaborating with IT, legal and compliance teams to ensure data protection is align with regulatory requirements.

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

The job holder should adhere to

• Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) Rules and regulations
• National Data Management Office (NDMO) Rules and regulations
• KSA Data Management and Personal Data Protection Framework

The job holder has authority and freedom to:

• Conduct Data Privacy Assessment and Analysis
• Conduct assement for data flow between different systems
• Check Data Privacy Compliance Monitoring

Report Data Privacy Incidents

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

• The job holder is responsible for analyzing data according to the organization's data protection frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure the adherence throughout the organization.
• The job collaborates with legal and compliance teams to comply with data protection policies, implement security measures, and mitigate data risks, protecting the organization and its stakeholders from data breaches or unauthorized access.

The job collaborate with IT teams and business units to optimize systems and processes. This includes evaluating and implementing system changes and ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Information Technology, Business Administration, or other degrees in a similar field.

Data management related certifications

Minimum Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in data privacy or a related field.

Experience with data privacy impact assessments and vendor reviews.

Job-Specific Skills

Fundamentals of Personal Data Privacy Law PDPL

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to liaise with staff at all levels

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent writing skills, with the ability to create clear requirements, specifications, and documentation

Strong ability to communicate embed information, business process and system wide changes to a technical and non-technical audience

Ability to work on own initiative within agreed boundaries

Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities

Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff

Flexible and adaptable

Languages

English

Arabic is highly preferred

Special Certifications / Membership

Certifications related to data governance; data management is good to have.

Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) is good to have.

ISO 27701 Lead Implementer (PIMS) is good to have.

Securiti.Ai Training is good to have

Competencies