Data Protection Intern

Title: Data Protection Intern Company: Tabby Location: UAE / onsite

The Data Protection Intern supports the Privacy Office in keeping the company compliant with UAE data protection laws. The role gives hands-on exposure to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).

• Create and maintain our data inventory and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), including data categories, purposes, legal bases and retention periods.

• Assist with DPIAs and privacy reviews

• Update data privacy policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and business needs.

• Help track regulatory updates.

• Update data maps and data flow inventories with business teams.

• Pursuing or Recent graduate in Law, Information Security, Business or a related field.

• Genuine interest in data protection and basic knowledge of Middle East data privacy laws, particularly the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

• Clear written English, strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

• Nice to have familiarity with UAE PDPL and progress toward CIPP/E or CIPM

By the end of the internship, you will be able to:

• Build and maintain a record of processing activities.
• Contribute to a DPIA from scoping to recommendations.
• Explain how the UAE onshore and free zone data protection regimes differ.