Data Protection Officer
On-site Karachi Full-time Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Pakistan Single Window. Karachi · full-time.
Pay not stated Data Architecture & Governance salary
RoleData Architecture & Governance
SeniorityMid-level
LocationKarachi
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 21, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Keep privacy policies current as laws and organizational requirements change, and connect privacy plans with information security
- Review new projects that use personal data, record what they collect and why, then set protections based on sensitivity
- Handle people’s requests about their personal data and teach employees practical privacy safeguards
- Audit privacy practices, identify gaps, and follow through on corrective steps and controls raised through reviews
- Set data classification standards and check that vendors handling personal data meet privacy and security expectations
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, information security or another related field
- Six to seven years of hands-on data and information security work in a large enterprise
- Working knowledge of data protection frameworks and the ability to assess privacy risks and classify data
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can turn privacy requirements into policies, controls, and clear guidance for varied audiences. The position is based on-site in Karachi.
From the employer
- Guarantee organizational adherence to relevant data protection laws and regulations.
- Monitor changes in privacy laws and promptly update policies and procedures to align with the evolving legal landscape.
- Prepare and regularly review Data Privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational updates.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Data Privacy strategy, integrating it into the broader Information Security strategy of the organization.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments for new projects, processes, or technologies involving personal data.
- Identify and document the types of personal data processed, establish the purposes of processing, and classify data based on sensitivity. Implement appropriate protection measures accordingly.
- Manage and respond to data subject access requests and inquiries related to privacy concerns.
- Provide training to employees on data protection practices and foster privacy awareness within the organization.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a holistic approach to data protection, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
- Support reporting authorities in implementing procedural control measures identified through audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, etc.
- As the go-to person for data protection, the DPO ensures that data management policies align with security and compliance requirements.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of information/data classification policies, ensuring comprehensive coverage in SOP/Baseline documents.
- Perform internal privacy audits and assessments to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Recommend and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Work with Procurement and Third-Party Risk Management teams to ensure adequacy of assessment, evaluation, and monitoring of third-party vendors that handling personal data, in terms of their data handling practices, security and contracts, to ensure they comply with privacy and data protection requirements.
- Undertake any other related duty assigned by the HOD Information Security.
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of common data protection management frameworks & best practices.
- Ability to assess privacy impact, classify data, and establish protective measures based on sensitivity.
- Comprehensive understanding of Data Privacy strategy and its alignment with broader Information Security goals.
- Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, documentation and leadership Skills to convey complex data protection concepts to diverse audiences, both internal and external.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology/engineering/information security related field required.
- Minimum 6 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Data & information security in a large enterprise environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Fuel Card
- Health benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Inclusive work culture & much more
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