# Data Protection Officer

> Pakistan Single Window · Karachi, Pakistan · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-21

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Data Management office

## Description

-   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

## Apply

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