Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
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With the recent unanimous adoption of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, the Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA), has announced several new career opportunities, including the post of Director General.
These positions are essential to set up the Secretariat, which will be tasked with the implementation of the strategy and roadmap of the DPA, to enable DPA’s objectives to be fulfilled under the overall direction and supervision of DPA Chairman and Board of Directors.
Establishment of the DPA Secretariat, with full time staff led by Director General, is a major step in advancing Sri Lanka’s national agenda on Data Protection and privacy and digital trust, which are vital to facilitate growth and innovation in the digital economy.
This is a prerequisite in order to determine enforcement dates for PDPA, the law which will regulate the processing of personal data and strengthen the rights of all individuals (data subjects). DPA is established under the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022 (PDPA).
As the country’s digital transformation strategies continues to accelerate across different sectors of the economy, the DPA would be required under the PDPA to ensure data protection compliance and promote responsible data processing practices.
DPA Sri Lanka Chairman Rajeeva Bandaranaike said: “The importance of data privacy in the digital age cannot be overstated, as it is an essential component of consumer trust. The establishment of the Secretariat at DPA will be the next step in facilitating a secure and transparent digital ecosystem. We are now seeking talented professionals who can help shape this institution’s success.”
The DPA is announcing advertisements to recruit highly skilled and committed professionals to join its Secretariat across multiple disciplines—including policy, legislation, compliance, cybersecurity, communications, and information technology. These opportunities offer a platform to directly influence Sri Lanka’s PDPA implementation, which will define digital regulation landscape while contributing to safeguard digital trust and public service innovation.
DPA is inviting professionals who are passionate about public service, data privacy and digital innovation to apply and help define the future of data privacy in Sri Lanka. Website: www.dpa.gov.lk
