Data Protection Officer

• Serving as the point of contact between the Companies, Law firms and Swiss Automotive Group (SAG), mother company
• Monitor the implementation and application of the relevant data protection laws.
• Be involved in the Company’s legal obligations in terms of GDPR and take all the actions required in order to avoid any administrative fines and damages to be faced.
• Undertakes all necessary measures in cooperation with related parties of the Company to keep the compliance with the GDPR requirements.
• Informs and advises the organizations of their obligations under the GDPR and documents this advice.
• Closely cooperate with local stakeholders, Head of Group Legal SAG and Group DPO so to ensure data privacy compliance in the business.
• Performs any other tasks required by the relevant data protection laws.
• Promote inside the company the importance of Data Protection and maintain/monitor an awareness program.
• Keep the confidentiality concerning the performance of the tasks.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained and aware of GDPR requirements.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure GDPR compliance.
• Advice and updates the policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the GDPR and oversees the implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the documentation requirements under the Regulation are maintained.
• Maintaining records of all data processing activities conducted by each company. Provide support and guidance, where needed.
• Responding to data subjects to inform them about how their personal data is being used and what measures the company has put in place to protect their data.
• Ensuring that data subjects’ requests to see copies of their personal data or to have their personal data erased are fulfilled or responded to, as necessary.
• To prepare data protection impact assessment reports for personal data processing projects and monitor its performance.
• Provides advice and oversight in relation to the Data Protection Impact Assessments and monitors its performance.
• Addresses the enquiries from company staff on Data Protection, providing them with appropriate advice and guidance.

• Experience in privacy, data protection, data management, data security, risk management, IT audits and/or compliance bachelor’s degree in IT or Law is preferred.
• Law degree
• Expertise in European data protection laws and practices in-depth understanding of the GDPR.
• Ability to transfer data protection concepts into clear recommendations.
• Proficiency with MS-Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Solid understanding of ethical responsibilities and able to conduct the role independently and with integrity.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Availability to travel 25% from working time.
• English – B1 & B2
• German – A1 & A2

• Competitive salary
• Multinational company with an international background
• Supportive team
• A dynamic, growing, well-known and respected company in the market
• Support for commuting to work
• Employee shopping discount

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