Job Title: Data Privacy Consultant
Location: Mumbai, India
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Privacy Consultant with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join our team in Mumbai.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR, PDPB, etc.), and helping clients implement robust privacy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise internal teams and/or clients on data privacy regulations including GDPR, India's PDPB/DPDP Act, CCPA, etc.
- Assist in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and risk assessments.
- Support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
- Monitor compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies.
- Assist in incident response planning and breach management support.
- Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to support privacy-by-design and data governance initiatives.
- Conduct training and awareness programs for staff or clients on data privacy best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in data privacy, information security, or compliance.
- Understanding of global data privacy regulations (e.G., GDPR, PDPB, CCPA).
- Experience in working with privacy tools and frameworks is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Certifications (Optional):
- CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT (by IAPP)
- ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
- DCPP (by DSCI)