Data Privacy Specialist
4 days ago
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Data Privacy Specialist
to join our client's compliance and cybersecurity team in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
. This role is critical to ensuring that all personal data processing activities comply with the applicable data protection laws and standards, particularly those enforced by
SAMA
,
NCA
, and the
Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
in Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in implementing privacy frameworks, conducting privacy impact assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed privacy by design principles across systems and processes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive
Data Privacy Program
in alignment with
SAMA
,
NCA ECC
, and
PDPL
requirements. - Conduct
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
and
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
for new projects, systems, and services. - Serve as the point of contact for
data subject rights (DSR)
, including access, correction, deletion, and consent management. - Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, IT, HR, and compliance teams to embed
privacy by design
and
privacy by default
principles. - Maintain and update records of processing activities (ROPAs) as required by law.
- Monitor data flows and cross-border transfers to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide input during vendor onboarding to assess third-party data protection risk and ensure data processing agreements (DPAs) are in place.
- Develop privacy training, awareness sessions, and communication campaigns for internal stakeholders.
- Stay current with evolving
KSA privacy regulations
, global privacy standards (e.g., GDPR), and emerging privacy risks. - Support audit readiness and regulatory interactions, including responses to inquiries or investigations by
SAMA, NCA
, or
Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)
.
Requirements
Technical & Professional Skills
- 8 to 10 years of professional experience in
data privacy
,
information governance
, or
cybersecurity compliance
, preferably in
financial, government, or public sector
organizations. - In-depth knowledge of:
- KSA PDPL
,
SAMA Cybersecurity Framework
, and
NCA ECC - Global standards such as
GDPR
,
ISO/IEC 27701
, and
NIST Privacy Framework - Privacy tools and technologies for consent management, data classification, and data mapping
- Strong experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and advising on legal and technical data protection requirements.
- Familiarity with
data loss prevention (DLP)
,
data governance
,
cloud privacy
, and
third-party risk management
.
Preferred Certifications
- CIPT / CIPP/E / CIPP/M / CIPM
– (IAPP Certifications) - ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer / Auditor
- SAMA / NCA Compliance Training / Certifications
- CISA / CISSP / CISM
– (a plus for hybrid privacy-security roles)
Personal Attributes
- Ethical, discreet, and highly organized with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
- Proactive communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Independent, reliable, and able to manage complex regulatory requirements with minimal oversight.
- Immediate availability preferred.
- Willingness to work onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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