Data Protection Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the company's collection, processing, storage, sharing, retention, and disposal of personal data.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its implementing rules, and applicable NPC issuances.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Advise Management and employees on data privacy requirements and proper handling of personal information.
• Conduct or coordinate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for projects, systems, and processes involving personal data.
• Serve as the primary contact for data subjects, employees, customers, third parties, and the National Privacy Commission on privacy-related concerns.
• Receive and coordinate the proper handling of data privacy complaints and data subject requests.
• Manage and coordinate the investigation and response to personal data breaches and privacy-related security incidents.
• Coordinate with IT and other departments to strengthen data protection and information security controls.
• Monitor access, retention, disclosure, transfer, and disposal of personal information.
• Review data privacy provisions in contracts, agreements, and arrangements with third-party service providers.
• Conduct regular privacy compliance reviews and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and conduct data privacy awareness and training programs for employees.
• Maintain privacy-related records, reports, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory updates and recommend necessary changes to company policies and practices.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Legal Management, or a related field.
• Experience in data privacy, compliance, information security, risk management, legal, HR, or related functions is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and NPC regulations.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Data Privacy or DPO-related certification/training is an advantage.

Pay: Php18,000.00 - Php30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person