Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead and manage the organization’s data protection and privacy compliance program in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, and other applicable global regulations.
The DPO will be responsible for ensuring compliance, advising leadership, and acting as the point of contact for regulatory authorities and data principals.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, and other applicable privacy laws
Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and frameworks
Monitor and audit internal data processing activities for compliance
Manage data principal rights processes, including consent, access, correction, and erasure requests
Oversee personal data breach response and regulatory reporting requirements
Act as the primary point of contact for the Data Protection Board of India and other regulatory bodies
Conduct privacy impact assessments and support privacy-by-design initiatives
Drive employee awareness and training programs on data protection
Manage third-party/vendor data protection compliance and agreements
Maintain records of processing activities and data inventories
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
8–15 years of experience in data protection, privacy, legal compliance, or information security
Strong knowledge of DPDP Act, 2023, and familiarity with global regulations such as GDPR
Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, ISO 27701, or equivalent preferred
Key Skills
Strong understanding of data protection laws and privacy frameworks
Ability to work cross-functionally with legal, technology, and business teams
Risk assessment and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of integrity and ability to operate independently
Other Requirements
Ability to operate independently with no conflict of interest
Experience in global or multi-jurisdictional environments is preferred
Exposure to platform-based or supply chain businesses is an advantage
Captain Fresh is a technology-driven global packaged seafood company.
As a multi-geography, multi-species player, we orchestrate transactions among various stakeholders in the
seafood ecosystem. Our products are sold under our house of brands, including CenSea, Koral, Senecrus,
ChopServe and Ocean Garden. During FY 2025, we served 1,291 customers across 34 countries, including
the U.S., several countries in Europe, the U.A.E., and India, transacting in more than 90 species of seafood,
with our sourcing network spanning 659 suppliers across 35 countries.
Being a digital supply chain orchestrator, the Captain Fresh Digital Operation System (CF DOS) is our
proprietary technology purpose-built for the seafood ecosystem, consolidating fragmented supply networks
and driving product traceability across the value chain.
Our vision, “More Protein for More People, Sustainably” reflects our aspiration to transform the seafood
industry by delivering high-quality, traceable and reliable seafood to our customers. At its core, the group’s
strengths lie in a network-driven stakeholder approach, advanced technology architecture, a
capital-efficient and asset-light model, and an experienced team backed by prominent investors.
