Data Protection Correspondant

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Data Protection Correspondantfor a permanent position based in Brussels.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the services sector.

As Data Protection Correspondantyou will be responsible for:

• Roll-out the Group data protection compliance program to ensure compliance locally and reporting on the progression’s status;
• Deploy a local roadmap of compliance in order to meet both Group objectives and cover potential local identified gaps;
• Support deployment of Group data protection tools (notably One Trust) at local level;
• Support local teams with the Group projects deployed locally, notably by ensuring proper adaptation regarding local legislation;
• Ensure a local adaptation of Group documentation (policies and procedure, etc.);
• Act as a key Business Unit’s point of contact on data protection topics for the Group;
• Supporting local teams with data protection compliance of any local project (privacy by design) and ensure compliance over time;
• Prepare and update local data protection documentation (Information notices, Data Processing Agreements, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.) and perform privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments and risk analysis, where necessary;
• Fill in and maintain up to date the inventory of personal data processing activities (One Trust);
• Manage data subjects’ requests in collaboration with local teams;
• Participate in negotiation of Data Processing Agreements with corporate Clients and providers;
• Conduct awareness sessions on a regular basis and yearly training sessions;
• Coordinate, in collaboration with IT, the management of potential incidents involving personal data within the framework of policies and procedures defined at Group level;
• Coordinate and implement, in collaboration with IT and Marketing, cookie and website compliance policies;
• Act as a point of contact for local regulators and coordinate with the Group;
• Monitor the evolution of regulations and standards in terms of data protection (specific to the area of action);
• Work with the Corporate Legal Counsel on compliance matters as might be required.

The required profile for the Data Protection Correspondantposition:

• You have a Master in Law and are qualified in new technology law and/or certified in personal data protection;
• You have at least 3 years of experience in personal data protection issues in a law firm, an international company, or a Data Protection Authority;
• In-depth knowledge of regulations relating to personal data (in particular the GDPR) and their application;
• Interest in technological topics. Knowledge of the context and issues related to ou Client’s business sector.
• Experience in the field of payments, new technologies, or in a regulatory environment would be a plus;
• Ability to manage projects in collaboration with others, and to work in a very international environment with teams with very varied expertise and profiles;
• Strong skills required in written and oral communication, and coordination;
• Autonomy and responsiveness. Hands-on, ability to identify and measure risks, prioritize actions and make recommendations adapted to the context;
• Results oriented. Ability to facilitate corporate decision-making;
• Languages required: Fluent in English and good command of French and Dutch (written and oral).

Interested in this position ofData Protection Correspondant at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.

Robert Half BV processes the data from applicants that is required to carry out the application process. You can find more information on data protection, in particular on your rights, athttps://www.roberthalf.be/en/privacy-notice.