Hi, I’m Kalinda!
Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer at LinkedIn
Kalinda Raina is a seminal leader in digital privacy with more than sixteen years of experience shaping global privacy programs, corporate strategy, and enterprise compliance. She currently serves as Chief Privacy Officer at LinkedIn, where she leads the company’s global privacy team and oversees privacy strategy and outreach. Before joining LinkedIn, Kalinda was the first Chief Privacy Officer at Nintendo of America, Inc., leading the company’s privacy program during the launch of the Wii console and championing children’s online safety across Nintendo platforms. She later joined Apple, where she led the Americas privacy team and played a pivotal role in enabling children under 13 to safely use the iOS platform. Kalinda also serves as a Board Member and Treasurer of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and sits on the boards of RadarFirst and Power of Zero.
Privacy Advocacy and Leadership
Kalinda has dedicated her career to advancing children’s privacy and safety. She began her advocacy work in the late 1990s with the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse and the Center for Democracy and Technology, where she contributed to early discussions that shaped the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). She is the Executive Editor of the book Children’s Privacy and Safety, a frequent speaker at international conferences, and an author of articles and learning resources for organizations such as Common Sense Media and Lynda.com. Kalinda also previously served on the board of the Family Online Safety Institute and continues to be a respected voice on balancing innovation with digital safety.
Raising the Digital Future
Outside of corporate and professional achievements, Kalinda is the founder of Raising the Digital Future. She intends for this website to be a platform dedicated to helping parents navigate the complexities of raising children in today’s digital world. As a mother of three living in Silicon Valley, she brings personal experience to her advocacy, confronting challenges like cyberbullying, screen limits, gaming, privacy, and online reputation. Kalinda is passionate about equipping families with real-world tools to protect children’s digital footprints in an age where every decision can leave a lasting mark online.