Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Codelattice -
Kerala

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Job details

Qualifications

Law
Information security
CISM
Bachelor's degree
ISO 27001
Communication skills

Full job description

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Published Date: May 05, 2026

Job Title

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Role Summary

We are seeking a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The DPO will act as the central point of accountability for data privacy governance, risk management, and regulatory engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & Governance

Ensure organizational compliance with DPDP and other applicable privacy regulations
Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures
Monitor adherence across business units

2. Data Lifecycle Management

Maintain data inventory and data flow mapping
Ensure purpose limitation, data minimization, and retention policies are enforced
Oversee secure storage and deletion practices

3. Consent & User Rights Management

Implement and monitor consent collection mechanisms
Oversee handling of data principal requests:
Access
Correction
Erasure
Ensure requests are fulfilled within regulatory timelines

4. Risk Assessment & Audits

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Identify privacy risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Lead internal and external audits

5. Incident & Breach Management

Establish breach detection and response processes
Ensure timely reporting to regulators and affected individuals
Maintain incident logs and post-incident reviews

6. Vendor & Third-Party Oversight

Evaluate and onboard vendors from a data protection perspective
Ensure contracts include required data protection clauses
Monitor third-party compliance

7. Training & Awareness

Conduct employee training programs on data privacy
Build a privacy-first culture across the organization

8. Regulatory & Stakeholder Interface

Act as point of contact for regulators and data principals
Support legal and compliance teams in regulatory matters

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, IT, or related field
5–12 years of experience in data protection, compliance, or information security
Strong understanding of:
- DPDP Act (India)
- Global frameworks (e.g., General Data Protection Regulation is a plus)
Experience with audits, risk management, and compliance programs

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of data protection principles and frameworks
Risk assessment and analytical thinking
Stakeholder management and communication skills
Familiarity with privacy tools and compliance dashboards
Ability to translate legal requirements into business processes

Preferred Certifications

CIPP / CIPM (IAPP)
ISO 27701 / ISO 27001 knowledge
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Location

Kerala Preferred

For further information regarding this position, please contact HR at: +91 884 865 2618

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