Personal Data Privacy Specialist

About the Role

MEDGULF Saudi Arabia is seeking a Personal Data Privacy Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for professionals with 0-1 years of experience, focusing on supporting the company's data privacy initiatives and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Role Overview

The Personal Data Privacy Specialist will play a supporting role in the implementation and maintenance of data privacy frameworks. This involves assisting with privacy impact assessments, managing data subject requests, and contributing to data breach documentation and reporting. The specialist will collaborate with various internal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to data privacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) under guidance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining data privacy policies and procedures.
• Support the handling of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Assist in data breach tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Legal, IT, and Cyber Security teams on privacy-related matters.
• Maintain records of processing activities (ROPA) and documentation.
• Support privacy awareness and training initiatives.
• Assist in audit preparation and compliance monitoring activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Management, Law, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity GRC, or compliance.
• Basic knowledge of Personal Data Protection Law, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA/DPIA), data governance, and NCA & ISO 27001 frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications from ISACA (CISA, CRISC).

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to data privacy within a professional corporate setting.