Vodafone
Data Privacy Officer
VodafoneQatar18 hours ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
  • Develop, implement, and enforce privacy frameworks that address business requirements
  • Monitor compliance with telecom regulations (e.g., lawful interception, SIM registration, call detail records retention) and financial sector regulations (e.g., AML/KYC, PCI DSS, PSD2, Central Bank data policies).
    Act as the primary point of contact with regulators, data protection authorities, and financial supervisory bodies.
  • Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for:
  • Telecom-related Risks (5G, IoT, mobile apps, location services).
  • Financial Risks      (mobile money, digital wallets, payment gateways).
  • Oversee third-party and vendor risk management, including fintech partners, roaming partners, and outsourced call centers.

  • Integrate privacy risk controls into the organization’s enterprise risk management framework.

  • Ensure privacy by design and default in:

    • Telecom systems: network monitoring, fraud management, big data analytics, and AI customer engagement tools.

      • Financial systems: payment platforms, credit scoring models, blockchain/DLT solutions, cloud-based solutions.

    • Collaborate with Technology, IT, InfoSec, and product teams to integrate encryption, tokenization, anonymization, and consent management technologies.
    • Lead the privacy incident response process across both telecom and financial services.
    • Coordinate investigations, customer communications, and regulatory reporting for any data breaches.
    • Implement remediation actions and lessons learned programs.
    • Develop training tailored to telecom staff (call centers, retail outlets, engineers) and financial services staff (fintech, risk, AML & compliance teams).

    • Promote a privacy-first culture across all 

    • Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk teams.

    • Liaise with business leadership to align privacy strategy with corporate objectives.

    • Engage with regulators, auditors, and industry associations to stay ahead of evolving requirements.

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