Data protection expert – Belgium

ph3Depiction /h3 pThe ANPR program is housed at the Directorate of Police Information and ICT (DRI) of the Federal Police. The directorate is responsible for the preparation of policies and rules for information management and processing, the development of the police information concept, the establishment of technical norms and standards and the implementation of information and communication systems. /p h3Project /h3 pAutomatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) uses intelligent cameras that recognize license plates. The system then compares these scanned license plates with the data already available (stolen or reported vehicles, whether or not they are allowed to drive in certain areas, etc.). ANPR is used within the police in the context of road safety, intervention and investigation. /p h3Mission /h3 pAs an expert in data protection, you temporarily and ad hoc strengthen the ANPR team at DRI to map the impact of architectural and operational changes in terms of data management. The necessary impact analyses must be drawn up and updated. You also request the necessary input from partners and suppliers. You have a certain technical insight and take on an advisory and facilitating role with regard to the members of the team and other stakeholders (internal and external). /p h3Tasks and responsibilities /h3 ul liIdentifying areas for improvement in existing processing agreements and DPIAs /li liDrawing up a template for DPIAs that can then be used further in the organization /li liAnalyzing initiatives and providing advice on the need for (adjustment of) DPIA /li liDrawing up all necessary new DPIAs and processing agreements /li liCarrying out verifications when solutions are put into use for which an initial DPIA was drawn up /li liDrawing up a schedule with documents to be delivered according to priority /li liCarrying out checks on the conformity of the processing activities of the organization and its partners /li liPreparing answers to questions from supervisory authorities /li liDevelop and implement quality management plans that ensure project deliverables meet required standards /li liReport to the program manager on the progress of documents in preparation /li liMonitoring changes in applicable regulations for data protection (Belgium, Europe) and police work /li /ul h3Education, experience and competencies /h3 ul liAt least ten years of hands‑on experience as an expert in data protection within an IT technical domain /li liDPO certification /li liExperience with systems and programs for project follow‑up and knowledge management /li liGood communication skills /li liFrench or Dutch as a mother tongue, with a strong passive knowledge of the other language /li liA self‑starter with a critical eye /li liDiscretion /li /ul h3Additional competencies /h3 ul liGood communication skills and the ability to get different stakeholders to work together /li liProactivity and the ability to work according to strategic agreements /li liYou can quickly switch between different topics and depending on changing priorities /li liDiscretion and a diplomatic attitude /li /ul h3Practical /h3 pDesired start date: June 1, 2026. /p pDuration: 60 days until the end of 2026. /p pRegime: part‑time – to be arranged in consultation with ANPR program manager. /p pMain address: Koningsstraat, 202 A – 1000 Brussels. /p pWork arrangement: minimum 2 days/week presence at the office, depending on regime (not for part‑time working week), tasks and appointments with the team; telework permitted at home or employer address (Belgium). /p pTeam: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external employees. /p /p