Corporate Security Director - Data Protection
- Cognizant
- 8 to 12 Yrs
- Chennai
- 4 days ago
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- As a Director, Data Protection at Cognizant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the Corporate Security's data protection strategy. Your responsibilities will include ensuring regulatory compliance, training staff on data protection, communicating with regulators, and identifying relevant data processing risks within internal systems. Your expertise in data protection law and practices will be essential in this position, as you navigate Cognizant's infrastructure, technology, and organizational structure. Taking a risk-based approach, you will serve as the primary point of contact for Corporate Security in handling potential complaints, queries, notices, and other notification requirements. General Compliance You will inform and advise Corporate Security on their obligations regarding data protection provisions and provide recommendations on the interpretation and application of relevant data protection rules. Conducting data audits, overseeing compliance tools, and developing due diligence processes for information sharing will be part of your role. Documentation Creating, reviewing, and updating various documentation such as privacy policies, security policies, and incident response processes will be crucial. You will also author technical data protection standards relating to cryptography methods and encryption solutions as needed. Risk Management Maintaining a risk assessment process for personal data, advising on data protection impact assessments, and reporting risks into the Corporate Security Risk Register are key responsibilities. You will also serve as the subject matter expert for data protection efforts across Cognizant's applications, services, and environments. Communication Acting as the point of contact between regulators and facilitating communication with data subjects are important aspects of this role. Handling queries, complaints, and other communications from stakeholders will require your attention and expertise. Requirements To excel in this role, you should have a university degree in computer science or related field, along with certifications in privacy such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPM. Your proven expertise in data protection law, strong knowledge of privacy laws and security frameworks, and experience in interpreting regulatory requirements will be valuable assets. Your leadership skills, project management experience, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders will be essential in building and leading a global data protection discipline. Experience in developing legal and technical training, managing compliance tools, and ensuring staff awareness of data protection rights and responsibilities will also be beneficial. Join Cognizant in shaping a secure and compliant data protection strategy that upholds the company's values and commitment to regulatory compliance.,
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Employement Type: Full timeIndustry: IT Services & ConsultingRole Category: Not SpecifiedFunctional Area: Not SpecifiedRole/Responsibilies: Corporate Security Director - Data ProtectionContact Details:
Company: CognizantLocation(s): Chennai+ View Contact
Keyskills: Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Communication Skills Project Management Leadership Skills Negotiation Skills Identity Access Management
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