Data Protection Expert (Freelance)

Bonn

Our direct automotive customer is in the process of becoming independent as part of a larger organizational transformation. Within this framework, the company is establishing its own Data Protection organization.

Several app implementations are currently planned, which require data protection approvals. While urgent matters are still handled with support from the old organization, our customer aims to set up an alternative solution to ensure capacity and independence.

As a Data Protection Expert (Freelancer), you will support building its Data Protection organization and provide expertise for app implementation projects with a focus on data protection approvals.

Project Start: Mid-September 2025
Duration: 2–3 months (extension possible)
Workload: approx. 5–10 hours per week
Location: Remote (fully)
Languages: English (fluent), German (nice to have)

Tasks

Provide consulting and hands-on support for data protection requirements in app implementation projects
Conduct and document data protection assessments (e.g., DPIA, DSFA, TOMs)
Prepare and coordinate data protection approvals with internal stakeholders
Act as a liaison with customers experts and cooperate closely with the incoming DPO (starting November 2025)
Contribute to the setup of processes and structures for our customers independent Data Protection function

Requirements

Several years of professional experience in Data Protection (at least mid-level; not junior)
Strong knowledge of GDPR and proven experience in handling data protection approvals within international corporate environments
Ideally, experience with IT/app implementations and related data protection processes
Independent, structured way of working combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Fluent English skills (mandatory); German language skills are a plus
Comfortable with remote collaboration and virtual stakeholder management