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About the Role

The Global Privacy Oversight team at American Express is a second line of defense function, responsible for overseeing, providing expertise in, and challenging the identification, management, and mitigation of privacy risks across the company in line with the privacy framework and the company’s vision to provide the world’s best customer experience every day.

Description

The Vice President, International Privacy and EU Data Protection Officer (DPO)



is responsible for leading the organization's general privacy strategy and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related EU laws. This executive role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, and expert guidance to safeguard personal data and manage privacy risks across all international operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company's global privacy strategy by designing and managing a data protection program that meets business goals and regulatory standards.
- Serve as the designated DPO for EU operations, acting as the primary point of contact with EU supervisory authorities and ensuring GDPR compliance.
- Oversee developments in global privacy laws and regulations, provide guidance to the business regarding compliance requirements, and ensure that all policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
- Conduct p

📌 Vice President, International Privacy and Eu Data Protection Officer (Madrid)
🏢 Amex
📍 Madrid