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Matthew Telford Vidal is a Lecturer in Law at Columbia University and Adjunct Faculty member, specializing in digital privacy and regulatory compliance for youth-focused platforms. Currently serving as Senior Product Counsel at Google's YouTube, he advises on global youth business initiatives, including compliance with children's digital privacy regulations (e.g., COPPA), age-appropriate design codes, and online safety frameworks (DSA, UK AVMS). He previously held a corporate securities role at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, followed by a Vice President position at Paramount, focusing on digital privacy for Nickelodeon's digital portfolio.
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law
- B.A., Philosophy (Columbia University), with minors in Spanish Language and Literature
His research and practice center on global child safety regulations and social media governance, particularly addressing CSAM frameworks and youth protection policies. Vidal actively engages with legislators and opinion leaders to shape digital youth regulation.
