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Data Protection Intern

Dubai, UAEPosted 3 weeks ago

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Salary
AED 12k–16k a month· est.
Job type
Internship
Level
Entry level
Field
Legal & Compliance
Work mode
On site

About the role

The Data Protection Intern supports the Privacy Office in keeping the company compliant with UAE data protection laws. The role gives hands-on exposure to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021). - Create and maintain our data inventory and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), including data categories, purposes, legal bases and retention periods. - Assist with DPIAs and privacy reviews - Update data privacy policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business needs. - Help track regulatory updates. - Update data maps and data flow inventories with business teams. - Pursuing or Recent graduate in Law, Information Security, Business or a related field. - Genuine interest in data protection and basic knowledge of Middle East data privacy laws, particularly the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). - Clear written English, strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information. - Nice to have familiarity with UAE PDPL and progress toward CIPP/E or CIPM By the end of the internship, you will be able to: - Build and maintain a record of processing activities. - Contribute to a DPIA from scoping to recommendations. - Explain how the UAE onshore and free zone data protection regimes differ.

Requirements

Pursuing or Recent graduate in Law, Information Security, Business or a related field. Genuine interest in data protection and basic knowledge of Middle East data privacy laws, particularly the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Clear written English, strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information. Nice to have familiarity with UAE PDPL and progress toward CIPP/E or CIPM

Responsibilities

Create and maintain our data inventory and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), including data categories, purposes, legal bases and retention periods. Assist with DPIAs and privacy reviews. Update data privacy policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business needs. Help track regulatory updates. Update data maps and data flow inventories with business teams.

Skills

  • Data protection
  • Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
  • Data mapping
  • Data inventory
  • DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment)
  • Privacy reviews
  • Privacy policies and procedures
  • Regulatory monitoring
  • Data flow inventories
  • UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
  • CIPP/E or CIPM (progress toward)
  • English writing

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