172 Data Protection jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Role: Data Protection Officer

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role purpose and responsibilities include advising on Bank's compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and local data protection laws, monitoring the Bank's adherence to GDPR standards, and acting as a point of contact with supervisory authorities in relevant jurisdictions and data subjects. The DPO will create policies that enforce compliance with relevant legislation and deliver ongoing data protection training to the Bank's employees to meet required standards and to continually increase awareness of data protection measures across the group.

• Act as point of contact with relevant staff and internal teams, as well as supervisory authorities in all relevant jurisdictions to ensure that the Bank's data protection requirements are understood and adopted within appropriate timeframes
• Identify, evaluate and enable the ongoing effectiveness of the Bank's data processing activities
• Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the Bank
• Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels
• Maintain records of data processing operations
• Ensure the Bank addresses all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g., delete their information from the Bank's databases)
• Liaise with other organisations/vendors who process data on behalf of the Bank
• Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies
• Perform audits and determine whether the Bank needs to alter its policies and procedures to comply with new regulations
• Offer consultation and advice on how to deal with privacy breaches
• Deliver training on data protection compliance to all Bank employees (e.g., GDPR, local data protection regulation)
• Follow up with changes in the law and regulations and issue recommendations to ensure compliance

• High and demonstrable knowledge in data protection rules and regulations in developed markets
• Special expertise in data protection role capable of advising senior management, obtained in a regional or global institution
• Ability to understand, create and run processes on data protection across the entire ADIB Group Companies
• Ability to read and understand laws, rules and regulations on data protection
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, consulting and report writing
• Good presentation skills, training delivery and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management and delivery skills

• 10-12 years' experience working for regional or global company in a data protection position
• Any of the above experience obtained while working in a similar role for a financial institution would be a distinctive advantage

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Banking

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive data policy framework to ensure the protection and privacy of our organization's data. This role requires a deep understanding of data protection laws and regulations, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to ensure compliance and best practices.

Job Title: Data Protection Officer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive data policy framework to ensure the protection and privacy of our organization's data. This role requires a deep understanding of data protection laws and regulations, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to ensure compliance and best practices.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a data policy framework that aligns with legal requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular data protection audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on data protection policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and other departments to ensure data protection measures are integrated into all business processes.
• Respond to data breaches and incidents, and coordinate with relevant authorities as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data protection trends and developments and recommend improvements to the data policy framework.
  

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of local & international data protection laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are a plus.
  

• Experience in developing and implementing data policy frameworks.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in similar role with a proven ability to develop and execute relevant strategies.
• Familiarity with data protection technologies and tools.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are seeking a skilled professional to develop and implement a comprehensive data protection framework, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

About the Role:

• Design and maintain an up-to-date data policy framework in line with industry best practices.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks through regular data protection audits and assessments.
• Provide expert guidance on data protection policies and procedures to internal teams.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate data protection measures into business processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, law, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Protection Officer or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of local and international data protection laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and implementing data protection frameworks.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to develop and execute relevant strategies.
• Familiarity with data protection technologies and tools.
• Strong project management skills.

Role: Data Protection Officer

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Senior Management of the relevant department, the Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for advising on the bank's compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and local data protection laws. The DPO monitors the bank's adherence to GDPR standards and acts as a point of contact with supervisory authorities in all relevant jurisdictions and data subjects. The DPO will also create policies that enforce compliance with relevant legislation and deliver ongoing data protection training to bank employees to meet required standards and increase awareness of data protection measures across the group.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Act as the point of contact with relevant staff, internal teams, and supervisory authorities to ensure data protection requirements are understood and adopted within appropriate timeframes.
2. Identify, evaluate, and ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the bank's data processing activities.
3. Provide advice and instructions on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
4. Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the bank.
5. Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels.
6. Maintain records of data processing operations.
7. Ensure the bank addresses all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g., deleting their information from the bank's databases).
8. Liaise with other organizations/vendors who process data on behalf of the bank.
9. Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies.
10. Perform audits and recommend policy or procedural changes to comply with new regulations.
11. Offer consultation and advice on handling privacy breaches.
12. Deliver training on data protection compliance to all bank employees (e.g., GDPR, local data protection regulations).
13. Follow legal and regulatory changes and issue recommendations to ensure compliance.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of data protection rules and regulations in developed markets.
• Experience advising senior management in regional or global institutions.
• Ability to create and manage data protection processes across the entire ADIB Group.
• Understanding of laws, rules, and regulations related to data protection.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, consulting, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent presentation, training, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Project management and delivery capabilities.

Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience working in data protection roles within regional or global companies.
• Experience in a similar role within a financial institution is a significant advantage.

Note: The seniority level for this position is not clearly defined.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Specialist to join our organization in Dubai. The ideal candidate will ensure the organization's data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks are robust, compliant with regulations, and effectively mitigate risks.

• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and controls in line with local and international regulations.

• Monitor and manage data privacy compliance across the organization.

• Conduct risk assessments, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and security audits.

• Manage cybersecurity operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Implement and maintain security tools such as firewalls, encryption, access controls, and intrusion detection systems.

• Investigate and respond to data breaches or cybersecurity incidents promptly.

• Provide training and awareness programs on data protection and cybersecurity best practices.

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure timely reporting of data incidents.

• Collaborate with IT teams to secure networks, applications, and infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Law, or related field.

• Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

• At least 3 years of experience in data protection, privacy compliance, and cybersecurity.

• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Experience with data protection management tools and cybersecurity solutions.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to take their career to the next level and contribute to a secure and compliant environment.

To assist with Data Privacy Program and Implementation by co-ordinating with relevant stakeholders to fulfil regulatory requirements, in particular those of UAE' Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and related CBUAE Regulations

• Experience of at least around 1 year of Data Protection law implementations and not more than 3 years
• Completion of CIPPE / E from
• Define procedures and templates and assist with the adoption of the same
• Coordinate with relevant Stakeholders to sustainably embed Data Privacy practices
• Assist in the performance of Data Protection Impact Assessments

• Degree in Law
• Ability to draft relevant data protection clauses in Legal agreements

• Competent communicator strong in both verbally and written means of communication
• Ability to deeply listen and understand goals and challenges of stakeholders
• Problem solving skills
• Collaboration skills
• Needs to be able deliver impact and deliverables within specified timeframes

Undertake implementation as per instructions of the Data Privacy Managers and the appointed Consulting Organizations, if any

Fulfil legal requirement relating to Processors, Cross Border Data transfer, Register of Processing activities

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We are seeking a highly skilled Data Protection Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting with the implementation of our Data Privacy Program, ensuring that we meet all relevant regulatory requirements.

This includes co-ordinating with stakeholders to fulfil obligations under the UAE's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and related CBUAE Regulations.

• Assist with the implementation of the Data Privacy Program, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure seamless data protection practices.
• Support the performance of Data Protection Impact Assessments.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in data protection law implementations, with no more than 3 years.
• Completion of a CIPPE / E programme.
• Demonstrated ability to define procedures and templates, and assist with their adoption.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Degree in Law.
• Ability to draft relevant data protection clauses in legal agreements.

• Competent communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration skills and ability to deliver results within specified timeframes.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Data Privacy Managers and appointed consulting organizations, if any.

Fulfilling legal requirements relating to processors, cross-border data transfer, and register of processing activities is essential for this role.

We are seeking a talented Information Security Engineer to join our team. As an Information Security Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our organization's data and systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Information Security Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our organization's security controls, monitoring systems for potential security threats, and responding to security incidents.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Implement and maintain security controls to protect against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of information
• Monitor security alerts and events using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Respond to security incidents in accordance with established incident response procedures
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions and improve overall security posture

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills and qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in information security or a related field
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulations (e.g. NIST, HIPAA)
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g. SIEM, firewalls, VPNs)

As an Information Security Engineer with our organization, you can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for information security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.