Leave it to the States | Navigating the Complexities of State Data Privacy Laws
Hogan Lovells
Description
As states continue to pass and enforce comprehensive data privacy laws, businesses must adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape. We explore the latest developments in state data privacy, safety, and artificial intelligence (AI) laws, including California’s CPRA, Virginia’s CDPA, artificial intelligence focused legislation, and other emerging legislation. We will break down the key requirements, compliance challenges, and practical strategies for navigating this patchwork of regulations.
Whether you are a legal professional, compliance officer, or business leader, this webinar will arm you with the knowledge needed to mitigate risks and stay ahead of legal obligations.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the Differences – Learn the critical distinctions between various state data privacy laws and how they affect your business.
- Compliance Strategies – Discover practical approaches to maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions with differing regulations.
- Enforcement Trends – Gain insights into state-level enforcement actions and how businesses are responding to avoid regulatory scrutiny and potentially hefty penalties.
- Preparing for the Future – Anticipate upcoming legislation and prepare your organization for the next wave of privacy regulations.
Speakers:
Mark Brennan
Partner, Washington, D.C.
Mark has a truly unique global regulatory and policy practice that makes him a valuable resource for clients across industry sectors. An experienced advisor, Mark is a respected voice on privacy and communications matters, and his thoughtful strategies empower clients on matters spanning regulatory consultations and rulemakings to compliance and product design to government investigations and enforcement. He advises clients on artificial intelligence, online content (including Section 230), market entry and licensing, spectrum policy, biometric data and facial recognition, Internet of things, U.S. CLOUD Act, cloud services, calling/texting laws, and other technology and consumer protection matters.
Bret Cohen
Partner, Washington, D.C.
Bret Cohen helps technology and brick-and-mortar businesses comply with privacy, cybersecurity, Internet, and consumer protection laws. He also represents companies in litigation and government investigations in these areas. As a lawyer and technologist, Bret has a knack for translating legal standards into practical technical requirements that are easy for clients to use. He counsels and is a frequent speaker on strategic compliance with global privacy laws, including cross-border transfer restrictions, data localization requirements, and the impact of government surveillance on the digital economy. Bret also spearheads efforts on cybersecurity incident preparedness and response, student privacy, marketing privacy, and workplace privacy.
Sophie Baum
Senior Associate, Denver
Sophie Baum guides clients through preparing for and responding to a wide range of privacy, security, and data protection issues. She advises clients on complex global regulatory compliance efforts, cyber incident response, state and federal investigations, and AI governance program building efforts. Her areas of focus include children’s online safety and privacy, online behavioral advertising, artificial intelligence, and incident response planning.
Harsimar Dhanoa
Associate, Washington, D.C.
Harsimar Dhanoa helps businesses navigate the fast-paced nature of the regulatory uncertainty at the intersection of technology, law, and policy. After completing externships with a member of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission, and a leading global technology company prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Harsimar saw first-hand the impact of the evolving regulatory landscape on how businesses and innovation. Leveraging a client-first approach, he assists in advising clients on compliance with existing privacy and security laws, responding to regulatory inquiries, and understanding how proposed laws will affect a company's products and its customers.
