Description
At SEEK, we're a global organisation that connects people to relevant employment and education opportunities.
As the Regional Privacy Counsel and Data Protection Officer in the Philippines for Jobstreet by SEEK and related entities, you'll be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment where you can make a real difference.
The Team You'll be an integral part of the SEEK Data Privacy team, which comprises the Group Data Privacy Officer, Data Privacy Manager, Privacy Compliance Specialist, Data Privacy Analyst and Data Protection Officers.
Regional Privacy Counsel:
- Provide privacy advice and guidance to support SEEK's APAC businesses across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
- Identify and mitigate privacy risks, ensuring SEEK's businesses are proactively informed and compliant with applicable privacy laws.
- Assist in developing a privacy documentation repository, resources and tools to deliver key outcomes per SEEK's privacy roadmap.
- Monitor changes in laws in the Philippines which may impact SEEK's businesses.
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
- Act as SEEK's DPO in the Philippines in accordance with local data protection and privacy laws.
- Monitor compliance with local data protection and privacy laws.
- Manage the timely registration and renewal of all certificates, licenses, systems, seals, etc. required to ensure compliance with all local data protection and privacy laws.
- Develop, implement and periodically review internal policies, procedures, regulations and forms to ensure compliance with local data protection and privacy laws.
- Manage and advise on data subject requests and complaints, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
- Manage data breach and security incident responses, including timely reporting.
Qualifications:
- A law degree from a reputable university/college.
- Deep knowledge of data privacy and data protection principles, policies and practices.
- Experience in interpreting, implementing and operationalizing privacy compliance programs.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience focusing on data protection and privacy, cybersecurity, legal or compliance in the Philippines and/or the wider Asia region.
Other Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a broader team.
- A 'common-sense' approach when handling privacy matters.
- Excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.