Privacy Officer (DPO)
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About the assignment
The organisation processes significant volumes of personal data across multiple business units and geographies. You are responsible for embedding privacy by design, managing data subject rights, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring compliance with GDPR, AI Act, and emerging regulations.
You report on privacy maturity to senior leadership, coordinate with legal and IT teams, and drive a privacy-aware culture. This role requires both technical understanding of data flows and the ability to communicate privacy risk in business terms.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and maintain GDPR compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for new systems and processes
- Manage data subject requests (access, deletion, portability) and oversee timely responses
- Monitor third-party processors and subprocessors; audit vendor compliance
- Report privacy incidents and breaches to regulators within legal timelines
- Train business teams on data protection obligations and privacy best practices
- Review contracts and data processing agreements for privacy compliance
- Track regulatory changes (AI Act, NIS2, sector-specific rules) and assess impact
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 5+ years in privacy, compliance, or data protection roles
- Deep knowledge of GDPR and ability to interpret regulatory guidance
- Experience conducting DPIAs and advising on privacy-by-design
- Proven track record managing data subject rights and breach responses
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and business audiences
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy management platforms
- Knowledge of AI Act, NIS2, or sector-specific regulations (finance, healthcare)
- Background in data governance or information security
What we offer
- Shape privacy strategy at a scale that matters
- Work with modern privacy platforms and tools
- Collaborate with board-level stakeholders and executive leadership
- Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
- Invest in certifications and professional development
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Freelance / ZZP (MVPeople)
Location
Utrecht
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overige
Posted
22 May 2026
Job ID
54323
Contact
MVPeople Group
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