Data Protection Officer (Interim)

Project overview

As Data Protection Officer, you will independently oversee GDPR compliance and advise on privacy and compliance issues.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Fulfilling the legal DPO role
• Maintaining the mandatory privacy administration together with the Privacy Officer
• Advising the board, management, and project teams on privacy, data processing, and relevant legislation
• Reviewing DPIAs, data processing agreements, and privacy and compliance issues
• Developing, updating, and monitoring privacy policy, frameworks, and governance
• Translating developments in laws and regulations into workable policy frameworks and measures
• Identifying and analyzing privacy and compliance risks and proposing improvements
• Assessing personal data processing for legality, compliance, and governance
• Coordinating with Information Security, the Privacy Officer, Legal Affairs, and other stakeholders on a coherent approach to governance and compliance
• Increasing knowledge and awareness through training, workshops, and advisory meetings
• Minimum of five years of demonstrable experience in a senior role such as DPO, Privacy Officer, or comparable role within privacy, data protection, and compliance
• Thorough knowledge of GDPR, supplemented with experience in privacy and compliance matters within organizations
• Relevant certification in privacy/data protection, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or recognized DPO registration
• Experience in advising the board, management, and project teams on complex issues related to privacy and governance
• Experience in establishing, implementing, and embedding frameworks for privacy, governance, and compliance
• Extensive knowledge of legislation in the field of governance and privacy, with insight into the influence of technology on organizations
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex issues into clear frameworks
• Managerial and organizational sensitivity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Den Haag, North-Holland, South-Holland, NL
• Languages: Dutch