Maria Khan
About Maria Khan
Maria Khan is a Senior Data Privacy Legal Analyst at Securiti, specializing in personal data handling across various jurisdictions, particularly in Europe and Africa. She has a diverse legal background, including roles in academia and international human rights law.
Current Role at Securiti
Maria Khan serves as a Senior Data Privacy Legal Analyst at Securiti since 2022. In this role, she contributes to product enhancements related to handling personal data across multiple jurisdictions, with a specific focus on European and African regions. Her expertise in data privacy law aids in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring compliance with various data protection laws.
Previous Experience in Data Privacy
Before her current position, Maria worked at Securiti as a Data Privacy Legal Analyst from 2020 to 2022. Her responsibilities included advising on data privacy matters and implementing compliance strategies. Additionally, she has experience as a Research Associate at Lahore University of Management Sciences, where she worked under Justice Retd. Jawwad S. Khawaja for three months in 2017.
Educational Background
Maria Khan completed her B.A-LL.B (Honours) at Lahore University of Management Sciences from 2012 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Michigan Law School in 2020. During her studies, she received the Michigan Grotius Fellowship, a fully-funded award, which highlights her academic achievements.
Certifications and Expertise
Maria holds certifications as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/Europe) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM). She possesses substantial expertise in areas such as cookie consent, privacy notice creation and management, online direct marketing, and consent management. Her knowledge supports organizations in maintaining compliance with privacy regulations.
Professional Affiliations
Maria is a member of the Lahore Bar Association of Pakistan and is licensed to practice before High Courts in Pakistan. Her professional affiliations and legal training contribute to her understanding of both local and international legal frameworks, enhancing her capabilities in data privacy and corporate compliance.