Compliance Director (PDPA)

About the Client

Multinational Hospitality & Lifestyle Leader

Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Budget

THB 200K-250K

Job Responsibilities 

• Oversee data protection activities of the company in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including those governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other applicable laws.
• Act as shared services PDPA compliance advisor to all business units and stakeholders within the Group.
• Establish appropriate measures and policies for data protection within the company, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement plans and guidelines for the company's operations in alignment with data protection laws and regulations.
• Manage and handle incidents and respond to any data breaches or incidents promptly and appropriately.
• Reviewing company activities to develop and improve processes to align with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations.
• Work with risk department in dealing with business operations and implementing internal controls to comply with laws, regulations, company policies, and announcements, considering their impact on the company.
• Review company activities to develop and improve processes to align with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations.
• Supervising and monitoring various departments to ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• Prepare reports summarising the implementation of data protection activities and submit them to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness and results of compliance with data protection laws and regulations, reporting to management and relevant committees at regular intervals.
• Coordinating with government agencies or regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the company's compliance with laws and regulations.
• Evaluating solutions to mitigate potential risks and prevent any violations of laws and regulations.
• Assessing and establishing risk management guidelines for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Promoting knowledge, understanding, and awareness of compliance with laws and regulations within the whole organisation.
• Oversee and manage the data protection activities of the company in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including those governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other applicable laws.
• Collect and study relevant regulations and guidelines related to data protection within government agencies and stay informed about any changes or updates affecting various departments and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Risk & Compliance or related studies.
• 8+ years experience in compliance and risk from law firms and/or as in-house counsels. 
• PDPA or DPO experience is a required.
• Strong confident character and able to work independently.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Ability work to manage multiple stakeholders and act as the main compliance counsel for the whole company and its subsidiaries.