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Quess Staffing Solution, a vital vertical within Quess Corp Limited (Quess), is committed to unleashing the potential of overlooked human capital and empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives. Since our establishment in 2007, we've been delivering top-tier IT/Non IT Staffing Solutions, driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence. A subsidiary of Quess Corp, India’s premier integrated business services provider founded in 2007 and headquartered in Bengaluru, we've expanded significantly. With a presence spanning 64 offices in 34 cities across India and operations in 8 countries, we serve over 3000+ customers across diverse sectors, boasting a workforce exceeding 547,000+ associates. About the job- Deputy DPO Data-driven insight. Deep expertise. Transformative innovation. We help clients address some of the world’s most profound social and business challenges, including the looming retirement crisis, an evolving healthcare landscape, the effects of climate change, and an insurance industry burdened by low interest rates and daunting reporting requirements. As the risks to businesses and communities around the world grow increasingly complex and unpredictable in the shadow of a global pandemic, we can’t think of more vital work. Quess Corp Ltd is looking for a Data Privacy Officer, Bangalore to set up its Global Data Privacy Team, and be part of a supportive Legal & Compliance team This role will be located in Bangalore, India Position Summary You will focus on the privacy program for Quess & its group companies in the APAC region, Middle East and North America, including processes, procedures and initiatives, and collaborate with other departments and practices in support of the privacy program. Promote a culture of data protection and compliance across all units of the organization. Responsibilities  Serves as primary point of contact for Data Privacy related program, queries, coordinating with internal stakeholders & regulatory authorities.  Forming and participating in the (Data Privacy / Information Governance) Committee.  Research and legal monitoring of new and revised data privacy regulations in India, APAC , Middle East and NA region.  Proactively identify privacy risks in processes and systems and propose mitigations.  Assist with the drafting of relevant data privacy & ISMS policies and with identifying any gaps in policies/procedures based on regulations and recommend prioritization of addressing gaps.  Prepare and present data privacy trainings and awareness programs.  Assist with the drafting of guidelines for products and software (Privacy-by-Design).  Assist with the implementation of the Vendor Risk Management Program.  Create and maintain a network of local DPCPs (Data Privacy Contact Persons) and providing them with advice when needed.  Draft and ensure appropriate delivery of employee notices/consent forms.  Negotiate local and international data sharing agreements and assisting with local and international contract analysis to ensure that data privacy and protection objectives are adequately addressed.  Manage and centralizing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other requests from data subjects residing in the respective region.  Advise on the response to data privacy incidents, including corrective and preventative actions and collaborate with the main point of contact for the response to data privacy incidents globally.  Assist with the drafting of Data Protection Impact Assessments (where required) and as you grow in data privacy experience, undertaking Data Protection Impact Assessments yourself.  Monitor implementation of data privacy recommendations made under Data Protection Impact Assessments.  Conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issue and also coordinating with internal & external auditors.  Periodical reporting & dashboard to management and board Education. Preferred:  CIPP/A certification through the IAPP; Module A certification by FDPPI.  Required Knowledge And/Or Experience  13+ years of significant experience in both legal & technology background.  Strong analytical skills.  Strong and demonstrated understanding of the data privacy laws in the operating countries, with a desire to develop knowledge across the region.  Ability to deal with various laws across several countries.  Ability to process, progress and complete matters independently,seeking guidance when needed.  High level of organization and planning skills, with the ability to create plans and diligence to follow through and monitor plans through execution and completion.