Role purpose The Privacy Specialist supports Vodafone Automotive in ensuring GDPR compliance by managing data subject requests, coordinating responses to supervisory authorities, and contributing to privacy governance, documentation, and operational compliance activities across the business. In particular, this person will support the Privacy function in:

Regular / Annual Reviews of Policies and Guidelines

Regular Review of Supplier Risk Assessments

New Risk Assessments in the context of Vodafone´s SPDA Process

(Security and Privacy by Design and Assurance)

Support the Transition of Risk Connect Tool to SAP Risk Management

Support the Transition of OneTrust to the next generation Privacy Tooling

Support the Supplier Onboarding Process and regular Risk Assessments as well as supplier InLife Controls

Support Privacy RFQ / RFP questionnaires and audits from Customers and external auditors

Support regular Privacy Control verifications

Perform regular reporting of Privacy KRIs to Vodafone Group Privacy

Support the adoption of AI capabilities for Vodafone Automotive in line with the Vodafone group controls, the EU and national regulatory frameworks. Manage the AI evolution in line with GDPR in the context of AI supported PII data processing Key accountabilities and decision ownership Manage data subject requests (DSRs) end‑to‑end, ensuring accuracy, timely responses, alignment with internal procedures, and compliance with GDPR.

Coordinate responses to Supervisory Authorities (e.g., Data Protection Authorities and Law Enforcement Agencies), retrieving data,



preparing documentation and supporting investigations in collaboration with Legal, Compliance and Security.

Support privacy governance activities, including maintaining and updating the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA, PRPR), conducting DPIAs, TIAs and contributing to risk assessments.

Contribute to Vodafone Automotive´s compliance to the Vodafone Privacy Control framework and the 3 Line of Defense evidence-based validation.

Advise business functions on privacy requirements, offering guidance on new products, services, and initiatives through privacy‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑default principles.

Contribute to internal privacy awareness, preparing materials and supporting training initiatives to promote compliant behaviors and data protection culture. Core competencies, knowledge and experience

Strong knowledge of GDPR and other European privacy frameworks.

Experience in managing data subject rights and interacting with supervisory authorities.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and explain legal/privacy concepts in a clear, practical way.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ownership mindset.

Fluent English. Must have technical / professional qualifications

Degree in Law or a related field,



or equivalent practical experience in privacy/data protection roles.

Preferred: recognized privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, TÜV, ISO privacy‑related certifications).

Preferred: Profound skills / experiences of technical security measures supporting privacy controls Reward Pacakage:

Starts from 29 K€

Premio di risultato

Ticket Restaurant - 7€

Health coverage according to applied CCNL

Life Insurance

Smart working policy (60% lavoro da remoto, 40% office) We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.

📌 Privacy Specialist (Vizzola Ticino)
🏢 Vodafone Automotive
📍 Vizzola Ticino