Key 2026 Developments in U.S. State and Federal Privacy Law and Enforcement Actions
In this Insight Session, we examine the most significant developments in U.S. state and federal privacy law shaping compliance priorities in 2026. As regulatory enforcement matures and new legislation continues to emerge, organizations face increasing pressure to move beyond policy and demonstrate operational privacy governance that holds up to regulatory scrutiny.
Drawing on legal and practical perspectives from attorneys at the forefront of privacy enforcement, this session explores how state attorneys general are approaching investigations, what regulators are looking for beyond notice-and-consent, and where enforcement attention is heading next.
From the latest federal privacy bill to multi-state AG coordination, third-party vendor accountability, and the treatment of sensitive data categories, the conversation focuses on what organizations should be prioritizing now and what to avoid.
You’ll walk away with practical insights to help your organization assess current exposure, align vendor agreements with 2026 expectations, and build a compliance posture that demonstrates accountability when regulators come calling.
Tune in to hear the conversation on:
- Practical steps to operationalize existing and new data privacy management obligations.
- How to align vendor and data processing agreements with 2026 regulatory expectations.
- Identification of common compliance gaps highlighted by recent enforcement actions.
- Operational readiness strategies for multi-state and emerging federal privacy requirements.
- What sensitive data categories: geolocation, children’s data, health-adjacent data, mean for your compliance program right now.
