Data Protection Lead

Tawteen

Employer Active

Posted 5 hrs ago

Experience

6 - 8 Years

Job Location

Muscat - Oman

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Contribution

Support the implementation of strategic initiatives to strengthen OMRAN s data protection and business continuity framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and company objectives.

Collaborate with Line Manager to contribute to the development of data protection and continuity strategies, ensuring their integration into OMRAN s operational risk management practices.

Operational

1 Data Protection Governance & Compliance

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the OMRAN s data protection policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws (e.g., Omani Data Protection Law, GDPR, international privacy regulations).
  • Monitor changes in data protection regulations and assess their impact on OMRAN.
  • Serve as the main liaison with regulatory authorities and legal bodies regarding data protection compliance.

2 Data Risk Assessment & Privacy Impact Analysis

  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.
  • Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for projects involving personal data processing.
  • Work with IT, legal, and business units to implement data protection controls.

3-Data Handling & Security Oversight

  • Ensure that data collection, storage, processing, and sharing comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enhance data security measures.
  • Monitor third-party data processing activities to ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.

4 Incident Management & Breach Response

  • Develop and implement procedures for responding to data breaches and security incidents.
  • Investigate data breaches, coordinate response efforts, and report incidents to regulators as required.
  • Ensure lessons learned from incidents are integrated into improved data protection measures.

5 Training & Awareness

  • Develop and deliver data protection training programs for employees.
  • Promote a culture of data privacy awareness across all levels of the organization.
  • Provide guidance to employees on data protection best practices.

6 Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain records of data processing activities, risk assessments, and compliance reports.
  • Prepare reports for senior management on data protection compliance and risk levels.
  • Support internal and external audits related to data protection.

Desired Candidate Profile

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Group

OMRAN being a Group/Holding level government-owned company, it is expected from all its staff members to provide services within the domain of their Job Description to OMRAN, its subsidiary companies, and its other assets, whenever required and requested by their Line Managers in accordance to the company s needs and as seen appropriate by the senior management of OMRAN.

Related Assignments

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Law, or Business Administration.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in data protection, risk management, or a related field.
  • Experience in business continuity planning and crisis management.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Data Protection Lead

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