Description
At SEEK, we work with heart. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed.
As the Regional Privacy Counsel and Data Protection Officer in Kuala Lumpur 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.
Responsibilities
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 that may impact SEEK's businesses.
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
- Act as SEEK's DPO in the Philippines, ensuring compliance with local data protection and privacy laws, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) and NPC issuances.
- Monitor compliance with local data protection and privacy laws.
- Manage the timely registration and renewal of certificates, licenses, and systems required for compliance.
- Develop, implement, and review internal policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Manage data subject requests and complaints, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
- Manage data breach and security incident responses, including timely reporting.
- Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory assessments, checklists, audits, and filings required by local data protection and privacy laws.
- Serve as the contact point between SEEK, local data subjects, the NPC, and other local authorities.
- Build data privacy awareness within the organisation through training and awareness sessions.
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 diverse, cross-functional team.
- A 'common-sense' approach when handling privacy matters, balancing technical legal requirements with commercial considerations.
- Excellent attention to detail and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- A curious mindset, a passion for continuous learning, and an enthusiasm for adapting privacy solutions to evolving business needs.