Overview

A career with PwC’s Data Protection Office offers the opportunity to support the firm’s privacy and data protection programme. You will help promote responsible data handling, strengthen compliance with applicable laws and internal policies, and contribute to safeguarding PwC’s data, reputation and stakeholder trust.

As an intern, you will work closely with the Data Protection Office on day-to-day operations and improvement initiatives. The role provides practical exposure to privacy governance, data incident management, compliance monitoring, awareness activities and the use of technology to support efficient data protection processes.

How will you value-add? 

You will support the team in embedding accountability, strengthening privacy controls and promoting a positive data protection culture across the firm. Through a combination of operational work and project assignments, you will gain an understanding of how privacy risks are identified, assessed, monitored and addressed in a professional services environment. 

Key responsibilities:  

  • Support the day-to-day operations of the Data Protection Office, including maintaining records, tracking requests and preparing management information. 

  • Assist with the preliminary assessment and triage of potential data incidents. 

  • Support investigations, documentation, reporting and follow-up remedial actions relating to data incidents or privacy matters. 

  • Contribute to privacy compliance reviews, data protection awareness activities, process improvements and other team projects. 

  • Use automation tools, where appropriate, to monitor activities, identify exceptions and improve operational efficiency. 

   

About you  

  • Able to commit full time from Jan 2027 – June 2027 

  • University students pursuing studies in law, data governance, data privacy, risk and compliance, business, or any other related field. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis or automation tools is an advantage. 

  • Clear communicator who is resourceful, collaborative and comfortable working with stakeholders across different levels of the firm. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy   

  • Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude   

  • Willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders   

  • Good writing skills (English) is a plus 

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com/sg. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.

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About PwC Singapore

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems - this is at the core of everything we do from the value we provide to our clients and society to the decisions we make as a corporate.

Our services started with audit and assurance over a century ago. As times change and the issues faced by businesses and individuals evolved, we have developed specialised capabilities in tax, advisory and consulting to help you address emerging new challenges across focus areas like digital transformation, cyber security and privacy, data, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

In Singapore, we have more than 3,500 partners and staff to help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for public, private and government organisations to progress. As part of the PwC network of more than 284,000 people in 155 countries, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world focusing on helping organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for.