Internship: Global Data Privacy Management

This internship focuses on supporting Vanderlande’s global Data Privacy team as it builds a future-proof privacy program and develops a Global Data Privacy Management System to ensure consistent compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR across all business functions and entities.

Description of Assignment

As an intern, you will support the Data Privacy Team by identifying and documenting data processing activities, validating information with stakeholders, and helping maintain accurate Records of Processing Activities (RoPA). You will also assist with Data Privacy Impact Assessments, vendor assessments, and data subject requests, while contributing to privacy communication materials, training content, templates, and intranet pages.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• Support the setup and operationalization of the Data Privacy Management System with a focus on RoPA readiness and data quality.
• Identify and evaluate data processing activities by interviewing process owners and reviewing systems/tools in scope.
• Collect and validate RoPA input (purposes, categories of data/subjects, recipients, retention, security measures, transfers).
• Maintain and update RoPA entries in the selected tooling (or structured Excel/template), ensuring proper versioning and audit trail.
• Identify gaps or risks (e.g., missing lawful basis, unclear retention periods, incomplete processor information) and propose follow-up actions.
• Support related governance deliverables (e.g., DPIA triggers, vendor privacy checks, documentation standards, reporting).

Your Profile

• Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and documentation skills
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.