Senior Privacy Officer
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About the assignment
You serve as the primary privacy guardian for a growing organisation navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Your challenge: translate evolving privacy requirements (GDPR, AI Act, NIS2) into practical policies without slowing business momentum.
You'll drive data protection impact assessments, consent management, and third-party risk reviews. You report to leadership on privacy posture, advise on product launches, and mentor junior privacy staff.
Your responsibilities
- Design and maintain privacy governance frameworks aligned with GDPR, AI Act, and sector-specific regulations
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) for new systems, products, and processing activities
- Manage consent platforms and cookie management tools to ensure compliant user data handling
- Review vendor contracts and data processor agreements; assess third-party privacy risks
- Advise product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design principles during development cycles
- Report privacy metrics, incidents, and compliance status to the executive board quarterly
- Stay current on regulatory changes; adapt policies and training to maintain organisational compliance
- Lead privacy awareness training and build privacy culture across departments
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 7+ years privacy/data protection experience; minimum 3 years in senior privacy role
- Deep knowledge of GDPR, AI Act, and emerging EU privacy regulations
- Proven ability to translate regulations into operational policies and procedures
- Experience with DPA (Data Protection Authority) interactions and incident response
- Strong stakeholder management across technical, legal, and business teams
- Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
Nice-to-haves
- CIPP/E or equivalent privacy certification
- Experience with OneTrust or similar privacy management platforms
- Background in healthcare, fintech, or highly regulated sectors
- Exposure to NIS2, DORA, or AI Act implementation projects
What we offer
- Shape privacy strategy at board level; direct impact on organisational risk and reputation
- Lead a growing privacy function with budget for tools and team expansion
- Work with cutting-edge regulatory challenges in AI and data governance
- Flexible work arrangement (hybrid model)
- Professional development budget for certifications and privacy conferences
- 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
Consultancy (MVPartners)
Location
Noord Holland
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overige
Posted
13 April 2026
Job ID
52993
Contact
MVPeople Group
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