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Head of Data Privacy and Compliance Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at VinSmart Future
Title: Head of Data Privacy and Compliance
Company: VinSmart Future
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
HEAD OF DATA PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE
Job Overview
The Head of Data Privacy & Compliance / Director of Data Privacy & Compliance will lead the organization’s data protection, privacy, and compliance function, acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership in ensuring regulatory compliance while enabling sustainable business growth.
This role requires deep, hands-on expertise in GDPR implementation, a strong legal or compliance foundation, and the ability to advise on corporate compliance standards such as SOX. The role works closely with Legal, IT Security, Risk, Audit, and Business Units to embed privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead and oversee all data privacy, GDPR, and compliance initiatives across the organization.
– Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on data protection, privacy risks, and regulatory compliance.
– Establish and continuously improve privacy and compliance frameworks aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
– Build, structure, and develop the Data Privacy & Compliance function, including policies, processes, and capabilities.
– Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy risk assessments, and records of processing activities (RoPA).
– Ensure privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles are embedded into products, systems, and business processes.
– Provide advisory and support to internal stakeholders on SOX compliance and related internal control frameworks, where applicable.
– Advise business and product teams on data usage, personal data processing, cross-border data transfers, and third-party/vendor compliance.
– Support contract reviews and negotiations from a data privacy and compliance perspective.
– Lead the response to data privacy incidents, investigations, breach assessments, and regulatory reporting obligations.
– Monitor regulatory changes, compliance trends, and industry best practices, proactively advising leadership on impacts and actions.
– Design and deliver internal training and awareness programs on data privacy, GDPR, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Required:
– Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Information Security, or a related field.
– Strong legal background or equivalent professional foundation in compliance, risk management, or corporate governance.
– Proven hands-on experience participating in or leading GDPR implementation projects.
– Experience working on or advising companies subject to SOX compliance is a strong advantage.
– Professional working English required.
Preferred:
– Prior experience working for a Big Four firm or a leading consulting organization in privacy, risk advisory, compliance, or audit-related functions.
– Experience working with large-scale, complex, or multinational organizations.
– Privacy or compliance certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent.
– Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business enablement.
Apply via:
Email: [email protected]
For more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Department – VinSmart Future.
