Timothy Ma, CIPP/E, CIPM

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k-ID

Chief Legal and Privacy Officer

A founding member of k-ID, Timothy Ma leads k-ID's legal and regulatory direction, supporting its mission to democratize access to age-appropriate experiences online by making it easier for developers to navigate the complex global landscape.

With a passion for child online safety, Ma has been a vocal advocate at global forums and co-founded k-ID to promote a safe and secure digital space for youth. His distinguished career, marked by roles at top U.S. law firms and Tencent, underscores his commitment to privacy rights, ethical business, protecting young internet users, and inspiring others in law and technology.

Prior to founding k-ID, Ma rose through the ranks at Tencent to become head of international privacy and data protection.

He has played a significant role in shaping data privacy policies and maintaining the integrity and legality of services on an international scale. He and his teams have been recognized by renowned industry legal organizations such as Legal 500, Financial Times, and Asian Legal Business, highlighting their significant contributions under his leadership.

 

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