Overview
The privacy and cybersecurity regulatory landscape is seeing heightened enforcement activity, new compliance obligations, and emerging security threats that demand immediate attention and strategic responses.
Members of McDermott Will & Schulte’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Group hosted an insightful discussion on the key trends to watch in 2026. Attendees gained practical guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, implementing effective compliance strategies, and positioning their organization to manage emerging risks.
Discussion topics included:
- Federal and state developments in children’s privacy protection and age-verification requirements
- Website tracking litigation and regulatory trends
- Federal cybersecurity incident-reporting requirements
- The artificial intelligence regulatory landscape
- Strategic approaches to managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Risk management insights and practical next steps