Data Protection Intern

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Data Protection Intern to join our global Data Protection Office team for a 12-month internship at the BCG Lisbon office. This role offers hands-on exposure to privacy and data protection topics in a fast-paced, international environment, working closely with key stakeholders across the firm.

You will support both operational and strategic initiatives, contributing to how BCG builds awareness, ensures compliance, and strengthens its data protection culture.

As a Data Protection Intern, you will support the team across a range of activities, with a particular focus on training and awareness initiatives and TrustArc-related processes, while also contributing to broader data protection work as needed.

You will:

• Support the DPO training and awareness strategy, including preparation of materials, communications, and internal initiatives
• Support the ongoing implementation and improvement of BCG’s data protection framework across the personal data lifecycle
• Assist with TrustArc management, including documentation, follow-ups, and process support
• Help maintain and improve data protection records and team processes
• Support responses to internal data protection queries and day-to-day privacy activities
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects related to GDPR, privacy governance, and compliance
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Risk, IT, and business teams as needed

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern who is eager to learn and grow in the data protection field. You’re curious about digital topics and excited by how technology, regulation, and data protection shape the world. You believe privacy and innovation go hand in hand, and you’re motivated to help others understand why responsible personal data use matters.

You enjoy writing, communicating, and reaching out to people, and you bring energy, creativity, and a proactive mindset to turning data protection topics into clear, engaging messages.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, Communications, Business Management, Social Sciences, Information Systems or IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, but open for other backgrounds, if candidate demonstrates strong interest in privacy and high affinity to technology or risk frameworks
• A strong interest in, and some knowledge of, data protection, privacy, and GDPR topics
• A natural ease in communicating, both in writing and verbally
• Enjoyment of writing, presenting, and storytelling, even on technical topics
• A proactive and outgoing personality - you’re comfortable reaching out to people and following up
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Fluency in English (Portuguese or German is a plus)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team
• A reliable, proactive, and curious mindset

Nice to have (but not required):

• Practical exposure to data protection or privacy law
• Familiarity with TrustArc

Additional info

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, hands-on experience in data protection at a global organization
• Exposure to real-world GDPR and privacy operations
• Close collaboration with experienced professionals in Legal and Risk
• A supportive learning environment with mentorship and feedback

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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