Contract | 3-6 Months | Outside IR35Remote
I am looking for a seasoned Data Protection professional to support Saudi-based clients with their Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements and best practices.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and support client engagements focused on PDPL readiness, implementation, and compliance.
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Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and gap analyses in line with PDPL requirements.
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Develop and implement PDPL-aligned privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
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Advise on lawful bases for processing, cross-border data transfers, data subject rights, and consent management.
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Deliver PDPL training and awareness sessions for staff and key stakeholders across the organisation.
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Provide strategic and operational guidance to clients' privacy and compliance teams.
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Collaborate with legal, IT, and security teams to embed PDPL into business-as-usual operations.
Background & Experience:
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5+ years of experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or information governance.
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At least 1 year of hands-on experience delivering PDPL compliance programmes in Saudi Arabia.
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Strong understanding of global privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and how they intersect with PDPL.
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Experience conducting training and awareness sessions for stakeholders at all levels.
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Professional certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO, IAPP) are advantageous.