Manager - Compliance (Data Protection)

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Overview

Supports the team in ensuring operational compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). This role focuses on executing risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and day-to-day data privacy operations across the company. This role focuses on executing risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and day-to-day data privacy operations across the company.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Operational Support

• Internal Advisor:Provide day-to-day guidance to business units on personal data processing.

• Policy Monitoring:Oversight and implement data protection policies and SOPs across operations.

• Regulatory Support:Assist the DPO in acting as a point of contact for the PDPC and data subjects.

Risk Management & Mitigation

• DPIA Execution:Facilitate and execute Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for new systems and projects.

• Risk Reporting:Identify, document, and escalate operational data privacy risks to management.

• Emerging Tech:Assess privacy risks associated with new technologies like AI.

Incident & Request Management

• Breach Support:Assist in managing personal data breaches and compiling regulatory reports.

• Data Subject Requests:Handle data subject inquiries, complaints, and access requests timely.

• Awareness:Deliver PDPA training and foster a culture of privacy across the company.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (Professional certification in privacy is a plus).

• 5+ years of experience in banking/financial compliance, with at least 2 years dedicated to handling PDPA matters.

• Strong operational knowledge of the Malaysian PDPA 2010 and experience executing risk assessments.