DPO
Brussels
Open-ended
Selection & Interim
Join our client, a dynamic and innovative company, as a Data Protection Officer (DPO). You will play a crucial role in safeguarding privacy and data protection across the organization. Your responsibilities will include conducting impact assessments, negotiating data protection provisions, and developing response plans for data breaches. To excel in this role, you should have a Law Degree, at least 5 years of experience in Data Protection, and a solid understanding of privacy laws. In return, you will receive comprehensive onboarding, competitive salary, ample development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Take the next step in your career and apply now for this rewarding position!
Description
- Support innovative and digital initiatives in helping to ensure that privacy and data protection issues are appropriately identified and addressed
- Conduct or oversee data protection impact assessments for new projects, products, or processes
- Mitigate risks and ensure that data protection considerations are integrated into business activities
- Review and negotiate data protection and privacy-related provisions in contracts
- Draft and/or review and negotiate data processing agreements and advise on international data transfers
- Keep up to date the Data Protection records
- Training and awareness
- Data Breach : develop and maintain an effective data breach response plan, lead and coordinate the response to data breaches
- Assist in responding to data protection-related complaints and inquiries
- Provide legal support in the event of regulatory investigations or litigation related to data protection matters
- Preparation of the checklist send annually and the quaterly reporting
- Review of the self-assessment privacy compliance checklists and drafting of summaries
- Support internal controls and internal audits
- Preparation of the presentation to the senior management (e.g. drafting decks for annual reports to CEO / CFO)
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic actions plans to mitigate the risks identified and better implement the global process regarding data protection
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize business processes and improve overall performance
- Monitor and engage with relevant data protection authorities
- Represent the company's interests in discussions with regulators and industry groups
- Drafting and implementation of an annual roadmap on the data protection matters
Your profile
- Law Degree
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Data Protection
- Knowledge of European and international privacy and data protection-related laws, rules and regulations
- Fluent in english, french and dutch
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and stay very organized
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with a collaborative and proactive approach
- Ability to task prioritization with clear action plan defined
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Offer
- Monthly salary indication: less than € 4500
- When you start your job, you will receive adequate onboarding and training
- We offer you a training course with real opportunities for development both within the team and within the company
- A full-time contract
- A competitive salary with numerous extra-legal benefits
- A pleasant work environment in a dynamic and inspiring company
- A work-life balance with possibility for home office
