Data Protection Intern

About the Position

Join Tabby as a Data Protection Intern to support the Privacy Office in compliance with UAE data protection laws. The role provides hands-on exposure to the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain our data inventory and Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), including data categories, purposes, legal bases, and retention periods.
• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with UAE PDPL and progress toward CIPP/E or CIPM is a plus.

What You Will Learn

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.

We Offer

• Hands-on experience in data protection.
• Exposure to regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to contribute to privacy initiatives.

About Tabby

Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn, and save, by reshaping their relationship with money. The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees. Over 32,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA, and Shein use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.

Tabby has generated over $7 billion in transaction volume for its partner brands and has the highest-rated, most reviewed, largest, and fastest-growing app of any fintech in the GCC region. Tabby launched operations in 2020 and has raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors.

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Department: Enterprise Risk

Employment Type: Internship

Location: UAE

Workplace Type: Onsite

Reporting To: uday barot

Stages of Hiring Process:

1. Applied
2. Review
3. HR call @Tabby
4. Final interview @Tabby

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