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Experience
10 - 16 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Innovo Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead and oversee data protection compliance across the organisation. This role ensures alignment with UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and international privacy regulations.
Part of the Information & Cyber Security team, the DPO will provide independent oversight, advice, and monitoring of all personal data processing activities. You will serve as the primary contact for data protection matters across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Data Protection Governance
- Develop, implement, and maintain a data protection framework aligned with UAE PDPL and UK GDPR.
- Monitor compliance with data protection policies, procedures, and security standards.
- Prepare compliance reports for management and regulators.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the main point of contact for regulators, employees, and data subjects.
- Coordinate breach notifications to UAE Data Office and UK ICO.
- Oversee responses to data subject requests (access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection).
Risk, Security & Incident Management
- Conduct privacy impact assessments for high‑risk processing.
- Lead the entire lifecycle of personal data breach management.
- Contribute to third-party risk management and ensure contracts include privacy safeguards.
- Ensure valid cross-border transfer mechanisms are in place.
Training & Operations
- Develop and deliver privacy and data protection training.
- Maintain data inventories, retention schedules, and compliance documentation.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, or information security.
- Experience with UAE PDPL and understanding of UK GDPR.
- Knowledge of ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of UAE, UK, and international privacy frameworks.
- High integrity, independence, and confidentiality.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical and risk management skills.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Innovo Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are evaluated based on merit, skills, and experience in accordance with UAE labour regulations.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Keywords
- Data Protection Officer
- Data Protection
- Data Protection Law
- UK General Data Protection Regulation
- Data Protection Policies
- PDPL
- UK GDPR
- International Privacy Frameworks
- Information Governance
- Information Governance Officer
- Compliance
- Privacy Law
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Innovo Build LLC
Mathew Thomas - NA
Level 2, Dubai Hills Estate Business Park 1 PO Box 52930, Dubai, United Arab Emirates P.O Box 11286, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)