Privacy and Data Protection Intern

About QpiAI:

QPIAI India Pvt. Ltd. is a next-generation technology company focused on Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and advanced IT innovation. At QPIAI, we believe that great ideas grow in the right environment.

Our culture is built on flexibility, collaboration, and continuous learning, supported by a strong commitment to employee well-being and worklife balance. We provide a workplace that encourages creativity, fosters professional growth, and empowers people to take ownership of impactful projects.

We are proud to be a company where innovation meets opportunitywhere passionate professionals come together to solve complex challenges and shape the future of technology.

If you are driven by curiosity, inspired by cutting-edge technologies, and eager to contribute to a global tech journey, QPIAI is the place to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate Privacy & Data Protection intern to support our privacy and information security compliance. This role offers hands-on exposure to cybersecurity operations, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and incident response within a professional IT environment.

Internship Duration:

36 Months (Extendable based on performance)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Support in DPA and Risk management.
• Support the development and maintenance of privacy documentation such as: Privacy Charter, Privacy RACI Matrix, Privacy Policies, Data Retention Schedule, Data Subject Request
• Help track Data Subject Requests (DSR) such as access, correction, and deletion requests.
• Assist in Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) documentation.
• Maintain privacy training records and awareness materials.
• Support the Privacy KPI dashboard and reporting.

Information Security Support:

• Assist in maintaining security policies and procedures.
• Support access control review and documentation.
• Help monitor security alerts and logs under guidance.
• Assist in vulnerability tracking and remediation documentation.
• Help document incident management records.
• Handling firewall logs and rules is plus

Required Skills & Knowledge:

Technical Skills:

• Basic understanding of cybersecurity and data protection & privacy concepts
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR / DPDP / HIPAA) is a plus
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or security frameworks is desirable
• Basic knowledge of Excel, documentation, and reporting tools

Eligibility Criteria:

• Final-year student or recent master graduate in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electronics or related discipline, Law (Data Privacy specialization), Risk & Compliance
• Strong interest in privacy, data protection and information security
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively

Preferred Certifications (Optional):

• CompTIA Security+
• CEH (Theory)
• ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
• Data Privacy certification courses
• Any relevant cybersecurity training or lab experience

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience in Privacy governance
• Exposure to security tools, frameworks, and compliance standards
• Risk management, Security operations support, and Data protection regulations
• Mentorship from experienced security professionals
• Internship Certificate & Letter of Recommendation (based on performance)
• Opportunity for full-time employment based on performance