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Data Privacy Specialist – Marketing Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at NTT
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position Overview
The Data Privacy Marketing Specialist, reporting into the global Data Privacy Corporate Implementation Services Lead and will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation and oversight of the Data Privacy program within the Marketing function globally. The Data Privacy Marketing Specialist will work closely with stakeholders within the Marketing function to ensure that appropriate data privacy controls, across people, processes and technology, are put in place to support compliance with data protection laws and regulations, industry standards and NTT DATA, Inc.’s
global Data Privacy policies.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Policy, Governance & Oversight
● Implement NTT DATA Inc.’s Data Privacy policies, processes, and standards within the Marketing function.
● Lead and support Data Privacy strategic projects and initiatives across global Marketing operations.
● Support the integration of global data protection requirements into Marketing processes, systems, and transformation initiatives.
● Contribute to and maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) for Marketing, ensuring data flows, purposes, and cross-border data transfers are accurately documented and aligned with global and local requirements.
● Project manage the Data Privacy requirements of new Marketing transformation projects, digital tools, and initiatives.
Marketing Initiatives, Operational Compliance & Risk Management
● Support the implementation of Marketing centralization and integration initiatives, ensuring consistent Data Privacy practices, documentation and controls.
● Ensure data migration, consolidation and integration activities involving personal data are conducted in compliance with applicable data protection regulations and NTT DATA Inc’s Data Privacy standards.
● Conduct or support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs), and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)
● Identify, document, and assess Data Privacy risks within Marketing and develop strategies to manage or mitigate them.
● Coordinate and support responses to Data Subject Requests (DSRs) related to Marketing data, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
● Support the investigation, response, and closure of personal data breaches or incidents involving Marketing systems or campaigns, ensuring appropriate remediation and notification.
● Monitor and report on the implementation and effectiveness of Data Privacy controls within the Marketing function.
● Partner with Data Governance, Legal, and Information Security to ensure consistency across risk management, classification, and incident response frameworks.
Marketing Data, Consent & Cookies
● Design, implement, and maintain Consent and Preference Management frameworks across all Marketing systems (websites, CRM, automation tools) to ensure lawful processing, accurate consent capture.
● Oversee cookie and tracking governance, ensuring cookie banners, disclosures, and preference centres comply with global ePrivacy and data protection requirements.
● Ensure legislative and regulatory updates are reflected in the cookie management platform and that all cookies and trackers are accurately categorized, regularly reviewed, and compliant with user consent.
● Define and oversee data retention and minimization controls for Marketing systems, ensuring personal data is retained only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.
● Partner with Marketing teams globally to ensure privacy compliance in campaign design and execution, including lawful basis assessments, list management, and audience targeting.
● Assess and monitor third-party AdTech, analytics, and tracking providers for compliance with data protection requirements and consent preferences.
AI, Technology & Vendor Governance
Title: Data Privacy Specialist – Marketing
Company: NTT
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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