Privacy Intern

As a Privacy Intern at SHEIN, you will conduct research on privacy laws and regulations, assist with privacy impact assessments, and create awareness materials to promote privacy across the organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders in various departments to ensure data collection and usage practices are safe and transparent.

To apply for the Privacy Intern position at SHEIN, you should be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in areas such as Information Security, Information Assurance, Pre-Law, Information Systems, or Computer Science. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are also important.

The Privacy Intern position at SHEIN is a full-time internship lasting 8 weeks, starting on June 16, 2025, and concluding on August 8, 2025. Throughout this period, you’ll gain valuable experience in data privacy.

During your internship at SHEIN, you will gain hands-on experience in privacy law and compliance, learn to conduct privacy risk assessments, and evaluate the effectiveness of privacy processes. You’ll also improve your ability to communicate complex privacy issues effectively.

While the Privacy Intern position at SHEIN is primarily an internship, excelling in this role can open doors for further opportunities within the company based on performance, networking, and available positions.

In answering this question, highlight your interest in data privacy, mention specific aspects of SHEIN’s business model that impress you, and discuss how the role aligns with your career goals.

Share your methods for keeping informed, such as following relevant publications, participating in webinars, or attending industry events. Demonstrating your initiative to stay current reinforces your commitment to the field.

Provide a specific example where you faced challenges, outlining how you approached the project, your methodology, and the outcomes. This showcases your problem-solving skills and ability to manage responsibilities effectively.

Discuss strategies like creating educational materials, conducting training sessions, and encouraging open discussions about privacy risks and best practices among employees.

Explain that privacy impact assessments help organizations identify risks to personal data, allowing them to implement measures to mitigate these risks and comply with regulations, ultimately fostering trust with customers.

Mention any relevant tools or software you have used, such as data management systems or compliance tracking tools, and explain how they aid in maintaining organization-wide privacy standards.

Share your approach to prioritization, discussing methods such as creating to-do lists, using project management software, or assessing task urgency and importance.

Provide a thoughtful explanation of data privacy, emphasizing its importance in protecting personal information, building customer trust, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Discuss your approach to handling compliance issues, which could involve direct communication with the colleague, raising awareness of the importance of compliance, and consulting with management if necessary.

Highlight SHEIN's commitment to protecting customer data and fostering a culture of transparency and safety, which is crucial in maintaining trust among its global customer base.