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Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

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Job Description

Job Title : Data Privacy Manager (C1) - India Legal Compliance

Job Description:

This position demands a global perspective, focusing on compliance with data privacy laws across regions, including GDPR in Europe, DPDP in India, CCPA in California, and other international mandates. The Data Privacy Manager must ensure the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Personal Information (SPI), fostering a robust framework that mitigates risks and strengthens the organization’s security posture.

Position Overview

The Data Privacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s efforts to ensure the protection of sensitive data, compliance with data privacy regulations, and alignment with industry best practices. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining trust with customers, partners, and employees by protecting personal and confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Regulation Management

• Monitor and ensure adherence to data protection regulations such as GDPR, DPDP (India), CCPA, HIPAA, or other applicable laws.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with legal requirements and industry best practices.
• Conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with data processing activities.
• Stay updated on changes in data privacy laws and advise the organization accordingly.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify failure modes and areas of improvement.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead initiatives to promote a culture of data privacy and protection within the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and HR, to ensure data privacy compliance across all departments.
• Develop strategies for data governance and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Privacy by Design

• Ensuring privacy is embedded into the design and development of new products and services.

Incident Response and Prevention

• Managing data breach incidents, including investigation, remediation, and reporting to relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

• Organize training sessions and workshops to educate employees on data privacy standards and practices.
• Ensure that all parties handling sensitive data are aware of their responsibilities under relevant laws and company policies.

Vendor Management

• Overseeing the privacy practices of third-party vendors and ensuring they meet the organization's data protection standards.

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Educational Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in fields like Law, Information Technology and Computer Science or a similar field is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with data security concepts like encryption, data masking, anonymization, and pseudonymization is necessary, as well as knowledge of IT systems and data management.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify and address data privacy risks and challenges.

• Communication Skills: Being able to clearly explain complex privacy concepts and policies to various audiences.
• Certifications: Privacy certifications like CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT can demonstrate expertise in data privacy principles and practices.

Soft Skills:

• Collaboration: Working effectively with various teams across the organization, including IT, Legal, HR, and Marketing.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness is essential when dealing with sensitive data and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership and Organizational Skills: Overseeing privacy program implementation and managing teams effectively.
• Ethical Mindset: Handling sensitive information responsibly and upholding privacy rights

Closing Statement

Join our team as a Data Privacy Manager and contribute to the protection of data that powers our organization and builds trust with our stakeholders. Your expertise will be key in navigating the complexities of data privacy and security in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

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Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Come to Wipro. Realize your ambitions.

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