Principal Consultant - Data Privacy and Compliance

Principal Consultant • Partner with internal teams to ensure that the policy impacted processes, practices and systems are compliant with the applicable data privacy regulations and DP recommendations are implemented prior to deployment . Also undertake and manage change initiatives to drive improvements. • Assess changes in existing internal processes & systems and recommend privacy related controls based on applicable data privacy regulations for high complexity engagements and projects involving global locations and functions. • Conduct privacy and Data protection assessments, review assessment reports and observations • Conduct employee awareness programs on the data privacy policies. Assist in developing training programs, responsible for developing relevant training programs • Assess Risks Within a Defined Functional Area/Country and Develop Countermeasures and Contingency Plans. Review assessment of current and potential risks within a defined functional area, and develop risk countermeasures and contingency plans. Report current status of risks to the Management. • Design a data breach management plan and review recommendations for preventive action. Lead the data breach handling process for effective addressal of privacy related gaps if any , in the current process & systems. • Analyze and define organizational requirements for strengthening compliance of Privacy and Data Protection and Data Governance across enterprise and customer accounts/portfolios. • Lead and collaborate in the formulation of policies related to collection and processing of PII , based on Privacy and Data Protection laws of the countries in which the company operates or would like to expand its operations. Review and approve recommendations given by the Advisor. Also ensure the validity of policies and processes in line with the global developments in the Data privacy regime and in business. • Ensure implementation of the data privacy policies and associated processes in business units, review and monitor policy implementation level. Review processes\, evaluate need for and recommend new processes and changes to processes in order to ensure that processes address the policy requirements and risks.