Data Protection Officer

Techconnect.id

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Work arrangement
On-site
Occupation
Data & Analytics
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta, ID
Compensation
Not disclosed
Apply by
April 14, 2027

About this role

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<li>Lead the enterprise-wide data protection strategy, ensuring full compliance with UU PDP, GDPR, ISO 27701, and all applicable national and international privacy regulations.</li>
<li>Authorize data protection policies, privacy frameworks, data processing agreements, and binding corporate rules across all business entities and subsidiaries.</li>
<li>Strategize and oversee the implementation of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles across all new products, systems, processes, and digital transformation initiatives.</li>
<li>Synergize with C-Suite, Board of Directors, Legal, IT, Compliance, and Business Units to embed privacy governance into organizational culture and decision-making.</li>
<li>Lead and manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs), and privacy risk assessments across the organization.</li>
<li>Negotiate and authorize data sharing agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs), and cross-border data transfer mechanisms with third parties and regulatory bodies.</li>
<li>Strategize and lead the organization’s response to data subject rights requests (access, erasure, portability, objection) and personal data breach incidents, including regulatory notifications.</li>
<li>Lead engagement with regulators, including the National Data Protection Authority (Kominfo/BSSN), and serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory inquiries and audits.</li>
<li>Authorize and oversee privacy training programs, awareness campaigns, and capability uplift initiatives for all staff levels, including senior leadership.</li>
<li>Synergize with the Cybersecurity and IT GRC functions to ensure alignment of information security controls with privacy obligations, including ISMS (ISO 27001) and PIMS (ISO 27701) programs.</li>
<li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the organization’s privacy maturity model, benchmarking against global best practices and frameworks.</li>
<li>Strategize on emerging technology risks related to AI, Cloud, IoT, and Mobile, ensuring privacy considerations are proactively addressed across the technology landscape.</li>
<li>Lead the development and operationalization of a Data Security Framework covering data classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), encryption standards, and access governance in coordination with the CISO and Cybersecurity function.</li>
<li>Oversee and authorize cybersecurity-related privacy risk assessments including third-party vendor security reviews, cloud security assessments, and technology due diligence for data-intensive systems and digital platforms.</li>
<li>Lead coordination with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and CSIRT on personal data breach detection, containment, and regulatory notification procedures under UU PDP and applicable sectoral regulations (including BSSN directives).</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Data Privacy, Information Security, or Law is highly preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, IT GRC, or a related discipline, with at least 2 years in a senior DPO, privacy advisory, or data governance leadership role.</li>
<li>Demonstrated expertise in Indonesian Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP No. 27 Tahun 2022) and GDPR, with a proven track record of regulatory compliance implementation across large or complex organizations.</li>
<li>Strong capability to lead, design, and authorize enterprise privacy programs including DPIAs, RoPAs, privacy risk assessments, and incident response frameworks.</li>
<li>Proven ability to synergize with and advise at Board and C-Suite level, translating complex privacy and regulatory requirements into strategic business guidance.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of international privacy and security standards and frameworks including ISO 27701, ISO 27001, NIST Privacy Framework, NIST CSF, COBIT, and PCI-DSS.</li>
<li>Experience in negotiating data processing agreements, cross-border transfer mechanisms, and regulatory submissions with government authorities and regulators.</li>
<li>Broad understanding of cybersecurity domains including Cyber Strategy, Security Architecture, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, OT/ICS Security, and Emerging Technology Risks (AI, IoT, Mobile, Cloud).</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of IT Audit, IT Risk Management, IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Business Continuity Management (ISO 22301), and Digital Transformation.</li>
<li>Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in acting as an Independent or External Advisor to Boards, Audit Committees, or regulatory bodies is a strong advantage.</li>
<li>Professional certifications required: one or more of CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP, CDPO, or equivalent privacy credentials. Additional preferred certifications include CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA, ISO 27701 LA, ISO 22301 LA, GRCP, GRCA, CCSK, or OT Privacy Expert.</li>
</ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul>
<li>Private Health Insurance</li>
<li>Pension Plan</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development</li>
<li>Performance Bonus</li>
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