193 Data Protection jobs in Malaysia

Role Overview:

CGSI Malaysia is seeking a qualified and experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead the organization's compliance with the Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) and all related regulations and guidelines. The appointed DPO will serve as the company's focal point for privacy governance, data protection risk management, regulatory engagement and training initiatives across business units.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure CGSI Malaysia's policies, systems and processes comply with the PDPA (including 2024 amendments) and relevant codes of practice.
• Act as the liaison officer with the Department of Personal Data Protection (JPDP).
• Maintain and update the Data User registration and statutory records.

2. Governance and Advisory

• Advise senior management and employees on PDPA obligations, including legal bases for processing, retention, cross-border transfers, etc.
• Interpret and implement JPDP guidelines, sectoral codes and emerging privacy frameworks.

3. Operational Execution

• Lead the development and maintenance of data protection policies, SOPs, privacy notices, RoPAs (Record of Processing Activities), DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments) and consent mechanisms.
• Monitor compliance through internal audits, gap assessments and controls testing.

4. Training & Awareness

• Plan and conduct training, workshops and awareness programmes to build a privacy-conscious culture across the organization.

5. Incident Response

• Lead investigation and reporting of data breach incidents in accordance with Section 12B PDPA and DBN Guidelines, alongside CGSI Data Breach Management Plan.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure containment, notification and remediation.

6. Data Governance

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, procedures, standards and processes in accordance with group, regulatory or legislative requirements.
• Work with stakeholders and IT to identify, design, setup critical data elements though tools such as business glossary, data lineage, data catalog, data quality practices.
• Evaluate, implement, integrate and inter-operate data governance solutions with stakeholders according to data landscape, roadmap, and stakeholder requirements.
• Review and recommend data access and sharing requests.
• Prepare data governance and quality metrics, KPI dashboards for executive updates.

7. Information Security

• The Data Protection Officer may be required to support the Head of Information Security & Data Governance in matters related to Information Security, as deemed necessary.

Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in data protection, information security, compliance, legal, audit, or risk management.
• Minimum 2 years in a role with data privacy accountability (DPO, privacy officer, risk manager, etc.).
• Experience in regulated sectors such as financial services or securities industry is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Malaysia PDPA 2010, its 2024 amendments and JPDP guidelines.
• Familiarity with international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, PIPL, Singapore PDPA) is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Educational Qualification(s):

• Bachelor's degree in law, Information Security, IT, Compliance, Risk Management or a related field.

• Professional Certifications At least one (or more) of the following is strongly preferred:

• Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Asia (CIPP/A) or /E
• EXIN PDPP (Privacy & Data Protection Practitioner)
• IAPP AIGP (for AI-related privacy governance)
• ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
• Recognized Malaysia DPO Certification Programmes (e.g. from DPEX Network, Malaysia HR Forum)

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity, independence and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to manage cross-functional privacy risks.
• Demonstrated leadership in compliance or governance environments.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to train others.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are hiring a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010 and the latest 2024 amendments. The DPO will act as the main point of contact with the Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP), oversee internal compliance, and advise on data protection matters.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure compliance with PDPA and related regulations

Develop and implement data protection policies and SOPs

Advise management and staff on data protection obligations

Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments

Manage data breach notifications and incident responses

Liaise with regulators (JPDP) and act as main contact person

Provide training and awareness sessions for staff

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law, IT, Business, or related field

Strong knowledge of PDPA 2010 and 2024 amendments

Experience in compliance, legal, data protection, or IT security

Excellent communication and advisory skills

High integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred

Certifications in data protection, compliance, or information security (CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO/IEC 27001, etc.)

Experience working with GDPR or other global data protection frameworks

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM2, RM6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our team. The DPO will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the compliance of CGSS with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act. This role involves regular support and consultation for sourcing initiatives during the transition phase concerning GDPR requirements, and acting as the main point of contact at CGSS for the Commerzbank Data Protection Officer on data protection matters.

Key Activities:

• Oversee compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act, and other applicable data protection regulations or global policies.
• Provide expert support and consultation for sourcing initiatives during the transition phase to ensure GDPR requirements are met.
• Act as the main contact at CGSS for the Commerzbank Data Protection Officer (DPO) on all data protection matters, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and best practices within CGSS.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor compliance and identify potential risks related to data protection.
• Lead and coordinate data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) where necessary.
• Handle inquiries and concerns related to data privacy and protection from internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Facilitate data protection training and awareness programs for CGSS employees.
• Respond to and manage data breaches, including the coordination of investigations and reporting to relevant authorities.
• Stay updated on developments within data protection laws and regulations, advising on necessary adaptations to CGSS policies and practices.
• Ensure data protection compliance for data subject rights requests (e.g. including user access, rectification).

Formal Education:

• University degree in Law, Data Protection, Information Security, or a related field
• Professional certification in data protection is a plus.

Specialist Knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection and privacy management including experience the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act and ideally as well with GDPR.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record in managing data protection compliance and handling data subject rights requests.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

About ADA
ADA is a leading data and artificial intelligence (AI) company that designs and executes integrated digital, analytics, and marketing solutions. We operate in 11 markets in South and Southeast Asia and partner with leading brands to drive their data and digital maturity.

About The Role
We are seeking a driven and proactive Data Protection, Legal & Regulatory Counsel to strengthen our organization's regulatory compliance, licensing and data protection initiatives across our group of companies operating in multiple jurisdictions.

What Will You Do?

• Managing and maintaining a centralized licensing / permit repository for all business units across the organization.
• Leading, collaborating, coordinating and supervising renewals and new applications with regulators and industry-specific authorities.
• Drafting, reviewing and/or advising on agreements and legal documents to ensure compliance with data protection laws, relevant regulatory requirements and client/vendor requirements.
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders and deploying external firms to ensure effective regulatory review and implementation, as well as execute submissions and secure approvals.
• Serving as organization's liaison for stakeholders, regulators and relevant public authorities on licensing and regulatory matters in coordination with the Data Protection Officer or Senior Corporate Counsel.
• Supporting training and awareness programs relating to regulatory compliance and data protection within the organization.
• Developing, updating and implementing policies, manuals, guidelines, processes in relation to regulatory compliance and data protection.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and emerging risks to mitigate regulatory compliance risks.

Reporting Lines:

• Report to Data Protection Officer for data privacy related matters.
• Report to Senior Corporate Counsel for regulatory and licensing relating matters.

Requirements:

• Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Holds a LLB with minimum 3 years' demonstrable working experience in regulatory licensing, submissions and/or data protection.
• Hands on experience with regulatory compliance & submission as well as data protection laws and practices in SEA (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam). Added advantage if knowledge extends to (i) South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh); (ii) Northeast Asia (South Korea, Japan); (iii) USA; and (iv) MENA.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Problem-solving proactive and solution-oriented mindset 6. Huge advantage if candidate has strong contract review and legal advisory experience.

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Job Purpose :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our team. The DPO will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the compliance of CGSS with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act. This role involves regular support and consultation for sourcing initiatives during the transition phase concerning GDPR requirements, and acting as the main point of contact at CGSS for the Commerzbank Data Protection Officer on data protection matters.

Key Activities :

• Oversee compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act, and other applicable data protection regulations or global policies.
• Provide expert support and consultation for sourcing initiatives during the transition phase to ensure GDPR requirements are met.
• Act as the main contact at CGSS for the Commerzbank Data Protection Officer (DPO) on all data protection matters, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and best practices within CGSS.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to monitor compliance and identify potential risks related to data protection.
• Lead and coordinate data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) where necessary.
• Handle inquiries and concerns related to data privacy and protection from internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Facilitate data protection training and awareness programs for CGSS employees.
• Respond to and manage data breaches, including the coordination of investigations and reporting to relevant authorities.
• Stay updated on developments within data protection laws and regulations, advising on necessary adaptations to CGSS policies and practices.
• Ensure data protection compliance for data subject rights requests (e.g. including user access, rectification).

Formal Education :

• University degree in Law, Data Protection, Information Security, or a related field
• Professional certification in data protection is a plus.

Specialist Knowledge :

Minimum of
5 years of experience
in data protection and privacy management including experience the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act and ideally as well with GDPR.

Detailed Requirements for each career level (each Functional Level separately)

• Strong understanding of data protection laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record in managing data protection compliance and handling data subject rights requests.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Overview

bp, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Data Protection Platform Engineer role focused on supporting the development, integration, and security of data platforms that power bp’s enterprise applications. You will work with engineers and architects to ensure high performance, resilience, and compliance across bp’s cloud and data infrastructure. This is an opportunity to deepen your platform engineering skills while contributing to impactful, real-world solutions.

Join a collaborative team of engineers and product managers, partnering with technology and business partners to advance bp’s digital transformation and data initiatives. You will help strengthen the company's platform capabilities.

• Support configuration, integration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade data platforms.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and adopt Infrastructure-as-Code to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in monitoring and enhancing platform performance, availability, and reliability.
• Collaborate on security tasks including access control, monitoring, and remediation.
• Help deliver data pipelines and platform features across multi-cloud environments.
• Contribute to documentation, testing processes, and overall platform workflow improvements.
• Ensure platforms meet enterprise data compliance, governance, and security standards.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technology-related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2–4 years in IT, data engineering, or platform operations roles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Azure Bicep, AWS CDK).
• Basic scripting or automation skills using Python, Java, or Scala.
• Exposure to cloud data tools and frameworks like Apache Airflow, Spark, or Kafka.
• Understanding of data lakes, data modeling, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within structured engineering processes.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, Databricks, and Palantir platforms.
• Understanding of data ingestion, transformation, and pipeline development workflows.
• Familiarity with security fundamentals and data governance best practices.
• Awareness of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Exposure to distributed systems and experience with real-time or batch processing.
• A learning mindset and adaptability to new technologies in platform and data engineering.

• Experience working in global, highly regulated environments, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
• Exposure to AI/ML-powered data engineering workflows, leveraging automation to streamline data operations.

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits, including an open and inclusive culture, work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, life and health insurance, medical care, and more.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly. Benefits may include flexible working options and collaboration spaces in a modern office environment.

Reinvent your career as you help bp meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

Travel: negligible travel expected. Relocation: not eligible for relocation. Remote: hybrid of office/remote working.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on base of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations available in bp’s recruiting process. Employment may be contingent on local policy, including pre-placement checks and background checks.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Oil and Gas

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What makes DHL great? Our People We know each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No.1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine,
DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other, and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work.Start YOUR career with DHL today.

Job Purpose
This role is responsible for assessing global applications and processes for compliance with data protection, privacy, and AI regulations, following Express and DHL Group standards. You will act as a privacy expert for application and process architects, as well as regional and local Data Protection Officers (DPOs). Compliance will be achieved through the internal DPR/PIA process, as part of the Privacy Center of Excellence (CoE).

The role location is either Cyberjaya, Malaysia; Bonn, Germany; Diegem, Belgium; or Singapore.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

• Analyze and verify compliance of processing activities through the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process.
• Create and maintain PIAs and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities.
• Support local and regional DPOs on data protection, privacy, and AI-related challenges.
• Develop and maintain training materials on data protection and privacy.
• Monitor privacy risk management and track corrective actions.
• Assist in negotiations with Data Protection Authorities at the global, regional, and country level.
• Provide support in case of data breaches.
• Apply expertise in data protection and privacy legislation to ensure legally required documentation levels are met.

Do you have what it takes?

• Degree in Law.
• At least 3 years of experience providing legal advice.
• At least 3 years of experience with data protection and privacy legislation.
• Previous experience as a DPO or Assistant DPO (3+ years) is an advantage.
• DPO certification (or willingness to obtain).
• AI Compliance certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with strong presentation skills.
• Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Please submit your application along with your CV and a copy of your highest educational degree (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, or MBA certificate).

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Recruitment Team

Entity:
Technology

Job Family Group:
IT&S Group

Job Description:
As a
Data Protection Platform Engineer
, you'll play a critical role in supporting the development, integration, and security of data platforms that power bp's enterprise applications. You'll work alongside engineers and architects to ensure high performance, resilience, and compliance across bp's cloud and data infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your platform engineering skills while contributing to impactful, real-world solutions.

Join a collaborative team of engineers and product managers, partnering with technology and business partners to advance bp's digital transformation. You'll contribute to key data initiatives and help strengthen the company's platform capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Support configuration, integration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade data platforms.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and adopt Infrastructure-as-Code to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in monitoring and enhancing platform performance, availability, and reliability.
• Collaborate on fundamental security tasks including access control, monitoring, and remediation.
• Help deliver data pipelines and platform features across multi-cloud environments.
• Contribute to documentation, testing processes, and overall platform workflow improvements.
• Ensure platforms meet enterprise data compliance, governance, and security standards.

What You'll Bring
Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technology-related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2–4 years in IT, data engineering, or platform operations roles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Azure Bicep, AWS CDK).
• Basic scripting or automation skills using Python, Java, or Scala.
• Exposure to cloud data tools and frameworks like Apache Airflow, Spark, or Kafka.
• Understanding of data lakes, data modeling, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work within structured engineering processes.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, Databricks, and Palantir platforms.
• Understanding of data ingestion, transformation, and pipeline development workflows.
• Familiarity with security fundamentals and data governance best practices.
• Awareness of data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Exposure to distributed systems and experience with real-time or batch processing.
• A learning mindset and adaptability to new technologies in platform and data engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in global, highly regulated environments, with a focus on compliance and risk management.
• Exposure to AI/ML-powered data engineering workflows, leveraging automation to streamline data operations.

Why join our team?
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Apply now

Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytics, API and platform design, Business Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Coaching, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Facilitation, Information Security, iOS and Android development, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Source control and code management {+ 4 more}

Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.