Assistant Manager Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer (Assistant Manager Grade)

Company: Konnect Net Pvt Ltd

Location: Colombo 5

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with relevant data protection laws and organizational standards.
• Conduct data protection impact assessments and risk analysis.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on data privacy and security matters.
• Investigate data breaches and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities regarding data protection issues as required.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law/Information Security/Data Governance, or Information Technology.
• A Master's degree in any of the above fields is highly preferred.
• Recognized certification in Data Protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM), Information Security, or GRC will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data protection, legal compliance, information security, or data governance.
• Familiarity with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of Sri Lanka and other international data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR).

Salary/Benefits

The selected candidate will receive an attractive remuneration package, in keeping with the market standards.

Email your CV with details of two non-referees to hr4@konnecting.biz