55 Data Protection jobs in Qatar
Data Privacy Officer
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Ensure that Bank’s policies and procedures are in compliance with codes of practice including QCB and PDPPL.
Evaluate the existing data privacy and protection governance framework to identify areas of no or partial compliance, and rectify any issues.
Devise training plans and provide data privacy advice to staff members.
Promote a culture of data privacy and compliance across all units of the organization.
Key Accountabilities
Provide expert advice, advising business units on matters pertaining to data privacy and its protection.
Educate and raise awareness among employees on data privacy and protection compliance requirements, including data management, classification, handling, cataloguing, mapping, stewardship, backup, retention, disaster recovery, etc.
Draft and amend the Bank’s data privacy policies, notices, guidelines, application forms, and procedures in consultation with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations.
Coordinate with relevant teams for disaster recovery and business continuity planning, including communication plans with QCB.
Deliver training across all business units to staff involved in data handling or processing.
Establish consent and rights management in coordination with stakeholders.
Assess and monitor changes in the legal and regulatory landscape of foreign jurisdictions and report significant findings to management and QCB.
Assess the Bank’s compliance with data privacy and protection laws and regulations.
Evaluate contractual and controls efficiency with third parties involved in data privacy handling.
Maintain records of all data processing activities and oversee DPIAs.
Serve as the point of contact with data privacy regulators and liaise on data privacy matters.
Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and breaches, coordinating with internal stakeholders and reporting as necessary.
Report on the Bank’s data privacy activities and compliance status to the CEO and relevant committees.
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years of experience in data privacy, protection, cybersecurity compliance, or related fields.
Expertise in data privacy laws and practices, including GDPR, QCB, and PDPPL.
Good knowledge in legal, audit, InfoSec, or risk management roles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle sensitive, confidential information.
Relevant certifications such as CIPP or CISSP.
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Data Protection & Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Specialist
Posted 9 days ago
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- This role is designed for a professional deeply committed to safeguarding sensitive personal data and ensuring compliance with global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL). You will lead efforts to identify, classify, and protect PII across the organization while embedding privacy-by-design principles into business processes. Your responsibilities will span data lifecycle governance, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, and incident response, ensuring that all data processing activities align with legal and ethical standards.
- This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical controls with regulatory requirements, collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, and foster a culture of data privacy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Data Governance & Compliance
Data Lifecycle Governance :
- Design and implement end-to-end data lifecycle policies to govern data from creation / collection to archival and secure deletion, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Define retention schedules, archival protocols, and secure disposal methods for sensitive data (e.g., PII, financial records) in collaboration with legal and IT teams.
Data Classification
- Develop / Enhance Data Classification Frameworks : Design and implement a tiered classification system (e.g., Public, Internal, Restricted, Confidential) to categorize data based on sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
- Define Classification Standards : Establish clear criteria for labeling data types (e.g., PII, financial records, intellectual property) and enforce metadata tagging for traceability.
Regulatory Compliance :
- Ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL, and other applicable laws by implementing consent management frameworks, data subject rights workflows, and breach notification protocols.
2. Technical Safeguards & Risk Mitigation
Data Protection Controls :
- Implement encryption, tokenization, and pseudonymization for PII at rest and in transit.
- Deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to monitor and restrict unauthorized data transfers.
3. Third-Party & Vendor Oversight
- Assess third-party vendors for compliance with data protection obligations through questionnaires, audits, and contractual reviews.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) :
- Draft and enforce DPAs to ensure vendors adhere to organizational privacy standards and regulatory mandates.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Expertise in data protection technologies : DLP, encryption (AES-256, TLS), and anonymization tools.
- Proficiency with compliance platforms : OneTrust, TrustArc, or similar for PIAs and consent management.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP IAM, storage ACLs) and data residency requirements.
- Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy or homomorphic encryption.
- Experience with incident response tools for breach detection and analysis.
- Basic scripting skills (Python, SQL) for data mapping and workflow automation.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Required : CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager).
- Preferred : ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer).
- Advantageous : Cloud-specific certifications.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years in data protection, privacy compliance, or PII governance roles.
- Demonstrated experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and responding to data breaches.
- Proven track record in implementing GDPR / CCPA / Qatar PDPPL requirements within complex organizations.
- Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and contract negotiation.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
You are a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of global privacy regulations and the technical acumen to translate legal requirements into actionable controls. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at simplifying complex privacy concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and are passionate about fostering a privacy-first culture. Your ability to balance proactive risk mitigation with operational efficiency will be critical in protecting the organization's reputation and maintaining stakeholder trust.
- Skillset Required : Proactive, Loss Prevention, Iso 27001, Devops, Azure, Policy Development, Information Security, Compliance, Intellect, Python, Data Handling, Workflow, Iam, Excel, Triggers, Detail-oriented, Sql, Design Principles, Trends
Data Protection & Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Specialist
Posted today
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Job Description
- This role is designed for a professional deeply committed to safeguarding sensitive personal data and ensuring compliance with global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL). You will lead efforts to identify, classify, and protect PII across the organization while embedding privacy-by-design principles into business processes. Your responsibilities will span data lifecycle governance, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, and incident response, ensuring that all data processing activities align with legal and ethical standards.
- This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical controls with regulatory requirements, collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, and foster a culture of data privacy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Data Governance & Compliance
Data Lifecycle Governance :
- Design and implement end-to-end data lifecycle policies to govern data from creation / collection to archival and secure deletion, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Define retention schedules, archival protocols, and secure disposal methods for sensitive data (e.g., PII, financial records) in collaboration with legal and IT teams.
Data Classification
- Develop / Enhance Data Classification Frameworks : Design and implement a tiered classification system (e.g., Public, Internal, Restricted, Confidential) to categorize data based on sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
- Define Classification Standards : Establish clear criteria for labeling data types (e.g., PII, financial records, intellectual property) and enforce metadata tagging for traceability.
Regulatory Compliance :
- Ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL, and other applicable laws by implementing consent management frameworks, data subject rights workflows, and breach notification protocols.
2. Technical Safeguards & Risk Mitigation
Data Protection Controls :
- Implement encryption, tokenization, and pseudonymization for PII at rest and in transit.
- Deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to monitor and restrict unauthorized data transfers.
3. Third-Party & Vendor Oversight
- Assess third-party vendors for compliance with data protection obligations through questionnaires, audits, and contractual reviews.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) :
- Draft and enforce DPAs to ensure vendors adhere to organizational privacy standards and regulatory mandates.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Expertise in data protection technologies : DLP, encryption (AES-256, TLS), and anonymization tools.
- Proficiency with compliance platforms : OneTrust, TrustArc, or similar for PIAs and consent management.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP IAM, storage ACLs) and data residency requirements.
- Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy or homomorphic encryption.
- Experience with incident response tools for breach detection and analysis.
- Basic scripting skills (Python, SQL) for data mapping and workflow automation.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Required : CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager).
- Preferred : ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer).
- Advantageous : Cloud-specific certifications.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years in data protection, privacy compliance, or PII governance roles.
- Demonstrated experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and responding to data breaches.
- Proven track record in implementing GDPR / CCPA / Qatar PDPPL requirements within complex organizations.
- Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and contract negotiation.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
You are a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of global privacy regulations and the technical acumen to translate legal requirements into actionable controls. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at simplifying complex privacy concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and are passionate about fostering a privacy-first culture. Your ability to balance proactive risk mitigation with operational efficiency will be critical in protecting the organization’s reputation and maintaining stakeholder trust.
- Skillset Required : Proactive, Loss Prevention, Iso 27001, Devops, Azure, Policy Development, Information Security, Compliance, Intellect, Python, Data Handling, Workflow, Iam, Excel, Triggers, Detail-oriented, Sql, Design Principles, Trends
Data Protection & Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Specialist
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Data protection & personally identifiable information (pii) specialist
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This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical controls with regulatory requirements, collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, and foster a culture of data privacy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Data Governance & Compliance
Data Lifecycle Governance :
Design and implement end-to-end data lifecycle policies to govern data from creation / collection to archival and secure deletion, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
Define retention schedules, archival protocols, and secure disposal methods for sensitive data (e.g., PII, financial records) in collaboration with legal and IT teams.
Data Classification
Develop / Enhance Data Classification Frameworks : Design and implement a tiered classification system (e.g., Public, Internal, Restricted, Confidential) to categorize data based on sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
Define Classification Standards : Establish clear criteria for labeling data types (e.g., PII, financial records, intellectual property) and enforce metadata tagging for traceability.
Regulatory Compliance :
Ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL, and other applicable laws by implementing consent management frameworks, data subject rights workflows, and breach notification protocols.
2. Technical Safeguards & Risk Mitigation
Data Protection Controls :
Implement encryption, tokenization, and pseudonymization for PII at rest and in transit.
Deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to monitor and restrict unauthorized data transfers.
3. Third-Party & Vendor Oversight
Assess third-party vendors for compliance with data protection obligations through questionnaires, audits, and contractual reviews.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) :
Draft and enforce DPAs to ensure vendors adhere to organizational privacy standards and regulatory mandates.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Expertise in data protection technologies : DLP, encryption (AES-256, TLS), and anonymization tools.
Proficiency with compliance platforms : One Trust, Trust Arc, or similar for PIAs and consent management.
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP IAM, storage ACLs) and data residency requirements.
Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy or homomorphic encryption.
Experience with incident response tools for breach detection and analysis.
Basic scripting skills (Python, SQL) for data mapping and workflow automation.
CERTIFICATIONS
Required : CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager).
Preferred : ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer).
Advantageous : Cloud-specific certifications.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
3+ years in data protection, privacy compliance, or PII governance roles.
Demonstrated experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and responding to data breaches.
Proven track record in implementing GDPR / CCPA / Qatar PDPPL requirements within complex organizations.
Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and contract negotiation.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
You are a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of global privacy regulations and the technical acumen to translate legal requirements into actionable controls. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at simplifying complex privacy concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and are passionate about fostering a privacy-first culture. Your ability to balance proactive risk mitigation with operational efficiency will be critical in protecting the organization’s reputation and maintaining stakeholder trust.
Skillset Required : Proactive, Loss Prevention, Iso 27001, Devops, Azure, Policy Development, Information Security, Compliance, Intellect, Python, Data Handling, Workflow, Iam, Excel, Triggers, Detail-oriented, Sql, Design Principles, Trends#J-18808-Ljbffr
DATA GOVERNANCE (PRIVACY AND SECURITY) EXPERT
Posted 12 days ago
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Are you looking for a team that fully supports you? Find out more with us.
Position: Full Time
Location: Doha
Responsibilities:
Ensure ongoing compliance with organizational policies, legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Integrate security and data protection with business strategies and privacy requirements.
Collaborate with operational units to optimize technology applications for protecting PHI, including identity management.
Identify data gaps by discovering data sets and sources, and recommend additional data collection efforts.
Implement, manage, and enforce information security measures within regulatory mandates to protect PHI and PII.
Conduct privacy impact analyses to assess risks and organizational impact.
Develop and enforce data security policies to prevent unauthorized access or use of sensitive data.
Establish data standards, including defining fields and creating rules for data entry and retrieval.
Review data usage across departments to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
Create reports on data trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with business managers to maintain data quality over time.
Develop reporting policies and methods for sharing findings with stakeholders.
Coordinate with IT staff to maintain and update databases.
Identify critical privacy risks and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate and improve the existing data protection framework to ensure compliance.
Promote a culture of data protection and compliance organization-wide.
Implement privacy governance frameworks, including data collection templates, data mapping, and vendor management.
Review projects and data for compliance with local privacy laws, and advise on privacy impact assessments.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, with ongoing education in data privacy and security.
15+ years of experience in data privacy, protection compliance, or related fields, with knowledge of international and local cybersecurity laws and frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud environments, preferably Azure.
Certifications such as CIPP, CDPSE, or equivalent are preferred.
Strong understanding of compliance, security, and framework standards like ISO 27001, 27701, 27018, NIST, CIS benchmarks.
Experience in the healthcare sector is preferred.
Expertise in Microsoft Office and data governance solutions, preferably Microsoft Purview.
Hands-on experience with data protection, privacy, and discovery tools.
If you are interested, apply now! A large team is looking forward to you. For more information, visit majorel.com/einstieg. You can also find other job postings there.
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DATA GOVERNANCE (PRIVACY AND SECURITY) EXPERT
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Ensure ongoing compliance with organizational policies, legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Integrate security and data protection with business strategies and privacy requirements. Collaborate with operational units to protect PHI, including managing identity programs. Discover and review data sources to identify coverage gaps. Implement and enforce information security measures to protect PHI and PII within regulatory mandates. Conduct privacy impact analyses to assess risks and organizational impact. Develop and implement data security policies and standards. Review data use for compliance with privacy laws. Create reports on data trends and collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality. Establish privacy governance frameworks and ensure compliance with local laws. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, with ongoing education. 15+ years in data privacy, protection compliance, or related fields. Knowledge of cloud environments, preferably Azure. Certifications such as CIPP, CDPSE, or equivalents preferred. Understanding of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, 27701, NIST, CIS benchmarks. Experience in healthcare sector and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Technical knowledge of Microsoft Purview and data discovery tools. Additional Details
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DATA GOVERNANCE (PRIVACY AND SECURITY) EXPERT
Posted 27 days ago
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Ensure ongoing compliance with the organization's policies and procedures, legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Integrate security and data protection with business strategies and privacy requirements.
Collaborate with operational and support units to protect PHI, including managing identity programs.
Identify data sets and review sources to address coverage gaps requiring additional data collection.
Implement, manage, and enforce information security measures within regulatory mandates to protect PHI and PII.
Conduct privacy impact analyses to assess risks and organizational impacts.
Develop and enforce data security policies to prevent unauthorized data access or use.
Establish data standards for database environments, including defining fields and rules for data entry and retrieval.
Review data use across departments to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
Create reports on data trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with business managers to maintain data quality over time.
Develop policies for reporting and presenting data findings to stakeholders.
Maintain databases by adding or updating data sets in coordination with IT staff.
Identify critical privacy risks and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate and improve the data protection framework to ensure compliance.
Promote a culture of data protection and compliance organization-wide.
Implement privacy governance frameworks, including data collection templates, data mapping, and vendor reviews.
Ensure project and data compliance with local privacy laws, including privacy impact assessments.
Experience/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, with ongoing education and training.
15+ years of experience in data privacy, protection compliance, or related fields, with expertise in cybersecurity laws and frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud environments, preferably Azure.
Certifications such as CIPP, CDPSE, or equivalents preferred.
Strong understanding of compliance, security frameworks such as ISO 27001, 27701, 27018, NIST, CIS benchmarks.
Experience in the healthcare sector is preferred, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Technical knowledge of data governance solutions, preferably Microsoft Purview.
Hands-on experience with data protection, privacy, and discovery tools.
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Data governance (privacy and security) expert
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