About the IAPP

Timothy Yim, CIPP/US, CIPT, CIPM, is Director of Data and Privacy at the Startup Policy Lab, where he directs research and policy initiatives in the data privacy and emerging technology space, pushing forward data-driven policies that drive global innovation. A California-licensed attorney, his legal practice focuses on privacy and data security, cyberlaw, and intellectual property for startups, technology companies, and government. He is a member of privacy and trustworthy working groups focused on emerging technology, including the internet of things and novel blockchain ecosystems. He also sits on the IAPP Publications Advisory Board and is an IAPP KnowledgeNet Chair for the San Francisco Bay Area.