We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Emirati National to join our team as a Data Privacy Trainee. This entry-level role is designed for fresh graduates or early-career professionals passionate about data privacy, compliance, and information security. The selected candidate will gain hands-on exposure to data protection laws, internal privacy processes, and best practices for safeguarding personal and sensitive data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of the company’s data privacy policies and procedures.
- Assist in documenting and maintaining data inventory, data flow maps, and processing activities (ROPA).
- Monitor data handling practices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., UAE Data Protection Law, GDPR).
- Support the review and drafting of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and privacy notices.
- Assist in coordinating Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and related responses.
- Help organize privacy awareness sessions and training for internal teams.
- Conduct research on emerging privacy regulations and best practices.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Legal) to support privacy initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Nationality: This role is open to UAE Nationals (Emirati) only.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship or project work in compliance, legal, or data management preferred).
- Good understanding or interest in privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, UAE DP Law, CCPA).
- Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the data privacy and compliance field.