The Data Protection & Classification Officer is responsible for implementing, improving and maintaining the organization’s data protection, data governance, and information classification framework. This role ensures that data is handled in accordance with legal, regulatory, and internal security requirements, while enabling secure and efficient business operations. The officer supports head of GRC in collaboration with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, IT, and business units to drive consistent data protection practices across the enterprise.
The Data Privacy and Classification Officer is a professional with extensive expertise in Data Privacy Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), bringing a deep understanding of global data privacy frameworks, regulations, and best practices. With a strong track record in executing compliance programs and embedding data privacy controls within large-scale and multinational environments, this role supports Drees & Sommer’s mission to ensure regulatory compliance, business continuity, and long-term data privacy and information security maturity. Support yearly internal and external assessment and audit programme in alignment with the head of the department. Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s GRC framework.
