About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. Our 700,000+ people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Working closely with our clients, management consulting professionals design, build and implement strategies that can help enhance business performance. They develop specialized expertise—strategic, industry, functional, technical—in a diverse project environment that offers multiple opportunities for career growth.

Job Description

We live in an increasingly volatile and complex world. Risks and threats are emerging at an accelerated pace and are increasingly interconnected. These include climate change, geopolitical instability, financial market volatility, supply chain disruption, technology advancement, and data privacy and protection regulations, to name a few. Acting with urgency and integrity require organizations to both transform their ability to anticipate, address, recover from risks. Risk management and compliance as a discipline and topic agenda is gaining the attention of the c-suite, boardroom, and regulators alike. Digital Risk & Compliance (DRC) professionals help clients with address these requirements, partnering with clients across various levels of organizations.

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Data Privacy Officer to oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of data privacy within our organization. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with global data protection regulations, maintain and update policies and procedures, and provide training to employees on data privacy best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Policy and Procedure Management:
• Review, update, and maintain data privacy policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ensure alignment with current regulations and best practices.
2. Training and Awareness:
• Develop and provide data privacy training for employees.
• Update training materials to reflect regulatory changes and organizational needs.
3. Compliance Oversight:
• Implement controls for Data Subject Rights (DSR) requests.
• Manage and advise on data privacy-related complaints and requests.
4. Documentation and Governance:
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and other documentation required by regulations.
• Develop and maintain a repository of relevant laws and regulations.
5. Regulatory Monitoring and Guidance:
• Conduct assessments and gap analyses on consent management practices.
• Monitor and analyze data privacy regulations and laws, providing guidance on compliance actions.

Key Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
2. Proven experience in data privacy compliance, regulatory requirements, and training development.
3. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
4. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or equivalent certification is a plus. ​

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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