{"id":106603,"date":"2026-08-10T06:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/data-protection-lead\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:32:11","slug":"data-protection-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/data-protection-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Protection Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Data Protection Lead\", \"description\": \"Purpose of the Role:\\nThe ideal candidate will be an expert in global data protection laws and will be responsible for ensuring the organization processes personal data in a compliant and ethical manner. A key challenge will be to create a framework that enables lawful data sharing across our various business licenses and jurisdictions to create a seamless customer onboarding experience \\\"One Customer View\\\" while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security.\\nKey Responsibilities \/ Deliverables:\\nStrategy and Governance\\nCompliance and Risk Management\\nData Sharing Enablement\\nIncident Management\\nTraining and Awareness\\nQualifications\\nQualification \/ Certifications:\\nBachelor's degree in law, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.\\nProfessional certification in data protection and privacy e.g., CIPP\/E, CIPT, CIPM, FIP is required.\\nExperience:\\nMinimum of 8-10 years of experience in a senior data protection role, preferably within a multi-jurisdictional financial services or technology organization.\\nExpert knowledge of major global data protection regulations especially GDPR and African data protection laws and their practical application.\\nDemonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide privacy frameworks.\\nStrong understanding of IT security controls and privacy enhancing technologies.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Equity Bank Kenya\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-21T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Equity Bank Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-21<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Purpose of the Role:<br \/>The ideal candidate will be an expert in global data protection laws and will be responsible for ensuring the organization processes personal data in a compliant and ethical manner. A key challenge will be to create a framework that enables lawful data sharing across our various business licenses and jurisdictions to create a seamless customer onboarding experience &#8220;One Customer View&#8221; while upholding the highest standards of data privacy and security.<br \/>Key Responsibilities \/ Deliverables:<br \/>Strategy and Governance<br \/>Compliance and Risk Management<br \/>Data Sharing Enablement<br \/>Incident Management<br \/>Training and Awareness<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Qualification \/ Certifications:<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in law, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master&#8217;s degree is a plus.<br \/>Professional certification in data protection and privacy e.g., CIPP\/E, CIPT, CIPM, FIP is required.<br \/>Experience:<br \/>Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a senior data protection role, preferably within a multi-jurisdictional financial services or technology organization.<br \/>Expert knowledge of major global data protection regulations especially GDPR and African data protection laws and their practical application.<br \/>Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide privacy frameworks.<br \/>Strong understanding of IT security controls and privacy enhancing technologies.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Equity Bank Kenya on equitybank.taleo.net to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1300207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-21 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Equity Bank Kenya Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-21 Job Description Purpose of the Role:The ideal candidate will be an expert in global data protection laws and will be responsible for ensuring the organization processes personal data in a compliant and ethical manner. 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