Job Description

As a Connected Vehicle Data Privacy Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring that connected vehicle products comply with global data privacy regulations. You will translate legal and regulatory requirements into actionable technical specifications, enabling secure data collection, processing, and storage.

You will act as the key link between engineering, legal (Office of the General Counsel), and data governance teams, supporting end-to-end privacy compliance for connected vehicle platforms across diverse international markets.

Privacy Governance & Compliance

• Support development of Terms & Conditions by defining data collection scope, usage (primary vs secondary), and justification
• Manage approvals with legal and external counsel to ensure compliance across features
• Lead and support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) for new features and updates

Technical Translation & Data Governance

• Translate privacy regulations into technical requirements for data capture, storage, and usage
• Ensure compliance with global privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, regional laws)
• Govern internal data access through tools such as Enterprise Data Platforms (EDP)

Data Request & Access Control

• Act as gatekeeper for engineering data requests, ensuring alignment with consent and privacy standards
• Support internal forums to review and approve data usage requests
• Implement appropriate controls using tools like BigQuery and Power BI

Consent Management

• Support global customer consent flows for retail users through digital platforms
• Address complexities in fleet/commercial consent models, including pass-through obligations

Data Sovereignty & Market Compliance

• Ensure compliance with country-specific data residency laws across IMG markets
• Collaborate with cloud and platform teams to maintain in-country data requirements

Third-Party & Vendor Compliance

• Work with internal control teams to ensure telematics and third-party partners meet privacy standards
• Review integration and data handling practices of external vendors

Incident Response

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams during data incidents
• Assess impacted data and support product-level response actions

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• Business or Law background with strong technical exposure is also acceptable

Experience

• 5+ years in Product Development, Data Analytics, Technical Program Management, or Data Governance
• Experience in automotive, connected vehicles, IoT, or digital platforms preferred
• Proven experience working between technical and legal/compliance teams