– Chief Security Officer – DPDA

Location: Mumbai

Department: Administration / Security

Reporting To: Senior Management / Business Head

Role Purpose

Lead the organisation’s security and DPDA compliance function, ensuring adherence to the

DPDA Act, applicable regulations, statutory requirements and prescribed security processes. The role will manage security operations, regulatory documentation, inspections,

liaison with authorities, risk management and emergency preparedness.

Key Responsibilities

 Ensure end-to-end compliance with the DPDA Act, rules, regulations and prescribed procedures applicable to the organisation.

 Maintain thorough knowledge of DPDA processes, licensing/permissions, statutory submissions, renewals, inspections and regulatory requirements.

 Manage all DPDA-related documentation, records, registers, reports and correspondence and ensure timely submissions/renewals.

 Liaise with DPDA authorities, police, fire department, local authorities and other regulatory agencies for approvals, inspections, compliance and queries.

 Monitor changes in the DPDA Act/regulations and ensure timely implementation of revised requirements.

 Lead security operations, including access control, visitor management,

surveillance, emergency response and incident management.

 Conduct regular security and compliance audits, identify gaps and implement corrective actions.

 Manage security agencies, manpower deployment, training, performance and statutory compliance.

 Handle security incidents, investigations and regulatory reporting, ensuring appropriate documentation and closure.

 Develop and conduct emergency preparedness plans, mock drills and crisis-

management protocols.





 Advise management on DPDA requirements, security risks, regulatory matters and preventive measures.

Key Skills & Competencies

 Strong knowledge of DPDA Act, rules, regulations and processes

 Experience in DPDA compliance, documentation and statutory liaison

 Security operations and risk management

 Regulatory inspections and audits

 Crisis and incident management

 Government/law-enforcement liaison

 Security vendor and manpower management

 Solid documentation, communication and decision-making skills

 High integrity, confidentiality and professional discipline

Qualification & Experience

 Graduate; qualification/certification in Security, Risk or Disaster Management preferred.

 15–20 years of relevant experience, with significant experience in DPDA-related security, compliance and regulatory processes.

 Candidates should have hands-on experience in DPDA Act compliance, statutory documentation, inspections, permissions/renewals and liaison with DPDA authorities.

 Experience in corporate security, media/advertising, large establishments, high-

footfall environments or regulated organisations preferred.

 Experience managing multiple locations, security teams, regulatory matters and external security agencies will be an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators

 DPDA statutory and regulatory compliance

 Timely completion of DPDA submissions, renewals and documentation

 Successful regulatory inspections and closure of observations

 Security incident prevention and resolution

 Emergency preparedness and mock-drill effectiveness

 Security manpower and vendor performance

 Overall safety and security of employees, visitors and assets

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