Data Privacy Specialist

Datamatics Technologies · Riyadh

Posted Jul 15, 2026Source: naukrigulf
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Job description

We are looking for an experienced Data Privacy Specialist to develop and implement data privacy frameworks, ensure compliance with privacy regulations, conduct privacy risk assessments, and support enterprise-wide data protection initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain data privacy policies, standards, and governance frameworks. • Conduct privacy compliance assessments, risk assessments, and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs). • Ensure compliance with applicable privacy regulations (GDPR, PDPL, CCPA, etc.). • Maintain Personal Data Inventories and Data Flow Maps. • Promote Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles. • Collaborate with Legal, IT, Security, Risk, and business teams on privacy initiatives. • Deliver privacy awareness and training programs. Must Have • 7+ years of experience in Data Privacy, Data Protection, or Information Governance. • Strong knowledge of GDPR, PDPL, CCPA , or similar privacy regulations. • Hands-on experience with DPIAs, Privacy Risk Assessments, Data Mapping, and Compliance Assessments . • Experience developing and implementing data privacy policies and governance frameworks. • Strong understanding of Privacy by Design, Data Minimization, Purpose Limitation, and Data Subject Rights . • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Good to Have • Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, or ISO 27701 . • Experience with OneTrust, BigID, Microsoft Purview , or similar privacy platforms. • Knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST Privacy Framework , and Data Governance. • Familiarity with cloud platforms ( Azure, AWS, GCP ) and privacy controls. • 7+ years of experience in Data Privacy, Data Protection, or Information Governance. • Strong knowledge of GDPR, PDPL, CCPA , or similar privacy regulations. • Hands-on experience with DPIAs, Privacy Risk Assessments, Data Mapping, and Compliance Assessments . • Experience developing and implementing data privacy policies and governance frameworks. • Strong understanding of Privacy by Design, Data Minimization, Purpose Limitation, and Data Subject Rights . • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, or ISO 27701 . • Experience with OneTrust, BigID, Microsoft Purview , or similar privacy platforms. • Knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST Privacy Framework , and Data Governance. • Familiarity with cloud platforms ( Azure, AWS, GCP ) and privacy controls.

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