Privacy Sr. Specialist
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
Role Purpose
The Privacy Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the operational aspects of privacy compliance programs. Working under the guidance of senior privacy leaders, you will conduct detailed assessments, assist in the design of privacy controls, and ensure the organization’s adherence to data protection regulations. Your work enables effective risk mitigation and fosters accountability across business units by translating regulatory requirements into practical policies and processes.
Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership
- Lead and execute comprehensive privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new initiatives, technologies, and data flows.
- Support the implementation and enforcement of privacy policies, procedures, and standards across all business units.
- Monitor and document data processing activities to identify compliance gaps, inconsistencies, or risks.
- Facilitate privacy audits and compliance reviews, preparing detailed findings, recommendations, and follow-up tracking.
- Assist in managing third-party risk assessments to ensure that vendors and partners meet privacy and security requirements.
- Coordinate the handling of data subject requests (access, rectification, erasure, portability), ensuring timely and accurate responses aligned with legal obligations.
- Support privacy incident response efforts, including initial investigations, impact assessments, and coordination with legal and IT teams.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive privacy documentation, including records of processing activities (ROPAs) and compliance reports.
- Collaborate with training teams to develop engaging, role-specific privacy awareness content and track employee participation.
- Stay informed on privacy regulations, industry best practices, and emerging privacy technologies to support continuous improvement.
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Together we can.