Data Privacy and Protection Specialist

2 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa NTT DATA Full time

**Make an impact with NTT DATA**
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

**Your day at NTT DATA**

This role works closely with business stakeholders to ensure the appropriate controls across people, process and technology are put in place to support compliance with data protection laws and regulations, industry standards and company DPP policies.

**What you'll be doing**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supports the embedding of company DPP policies, processes, and standards by working closely with relevant business stakeholders.
- Performs data protection impact assessments to support the identification and mitigation of risks to individuals when their personal data is processed.
- Performs third party information security and privacy assessments to ensure that third parties have appropriate controls in place to comply with applicable DPP laws and regulations and NTT DPP policies.
- Works with business stakeholders to ensure that the record of processing (including data flows and cross border transfers) is documented, accurate, complete, and up to date for all processing activities
- Supports with project managing DPP requirements of new initiatives / projects.
- Documents and assesses DPP risks in the business and develops strategies to manage or mitigate them.
- Supports in the investigation, response, resolution, notification, and closure of personal data breaches in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations and company DPP policies and processes.
- Monitors and reports on the implementation and effectiveness of DPP controls across the business.
- Supports in advising the business on DPP obligations and monitors developments in global data protection laws and regulations, understands the impact for NTT and recommends appropriate mechanisms to support ongoing compliance.
- Maintains technical expertise by keeping abreast of developments in DPP, participating in industry forums and undertaking continual training and development.

**Knowledge and Attributes**:

- Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and high levels of attention to detail.
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess risk and impact from a DPP perspective.
- Demonstrates a pragmatic and risk-based approach to DPP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, function and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive in approach with high levels of motivation, being a self-starter with good planning and organizing skills.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Seasoned project management skills, including the ability to manage competing tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to manage complex projects and work alongside cross-functional teams.
- Firm grasp of DDP concerns, best practices, and industry standards.
- Deep knowledge of global data protection laws and regulations including European Union General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Operates a high level of integrity.
- Passionate about DPP and keeps up to date with the latest developments in data.

**Academic Qualifications and Certifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Business or related field.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT (preferred).
- Additional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISA, or other relevant certifications (preferred).

**Required Experience**:

- Seasoned relevant work experience in DPP program management, processes, practices, technologies, risk management, audit, or compliance.
- Seasoned experience in advising on complex data protection matters with practical advice.
- Seasoned experience in risk management activities and practices.
- Seasoned experience in working with or advising large, multi
- national organizations.
- Seasoned experience in working on compliance projects.
- Seasoned experience in telecommunications, technology and / or professional services.
- Seasoned experience with One Trust, Oracle Eloqua, Salesforce, Workday, SuccessFactors.

**Workplace type**:
Hybrid Working

**About NTT DATA**

**Equal Opportunity Employer

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