Data Protection Officer
Confidential
Posted: February 17, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for a Data Protection Officer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive customer data, and will work closely with our leadership team to develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.
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Job Description
Proudly voted a Great Place to Work®, we are a dynamic startup in the SaaS space that is revolutionizing the way businesses communicate. Our team is made up of 500 energetic and passionate Unifones who are dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to 5000+ customer-centric companies.
We pride ourselves on our fun and collaborative work environment, where creativity and new ideas are constantly encouraged. As shareholders in the business, we’re so much more than a group of passionate communicators. We are Unifones. Join our team and be a part of something big!
Meet the team!
The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing Unifonic’s compliance with the Saudi PDPL and applicable privacy regulations, ensuring that personal data across Unifonic’s CPaaS, SaaS, and AI products is processed lawfully, securely, and transparently.
The DPO acts as the independent privacy oversight function and advisor to management on data protection risks and regulatory obligations.
Help us shape the future of communication by:
• Leading and maintaining Unifonic’s Privacy Management Framework
• Maintaining RoPA and overseeing DPIAs/PIAs
• Ensuring compliance with PDPL and SDAIA regulations
• Overseeing Data Subject Request (DSR) handling and response timelines
• Review and approve vendor DPAs and cross-border data transfers
• Advising on privacy-by-design in new products and AI initiatives
• Acting as a point of contact with regulators and supporting audits
• Providing periodic privacy reporting to senior management
• Leading privacy awareness and training programs for employees
• Supporting customer-facing privacy transparency and education initiatives