State of the Union: Privacy Edition

This program delivers a comprehensive overview of the rapidly expanding network of state privacy regulations across the United States, which now encompasses more than 20 states and continues to grow. Led by Alex Proctor, Chief Trust & Privacy Officer, this presentation goes beyond regulatory analysis to offer concrete, actionable strategies for strengthening organizational privacy posture. 

The course addresses practical approaches to managing web-tracking technologies, mitigating emerging technology risks, enhancing privacy notice effectiveness, and optimizing data subject request processes. Through this focused examination of current challenges and best practices, attendees will develop the knowledge needed to help U.S.-based businesses successfully navigate the complex privacy landscape and prepare for future regulatory developments. Designed for privacy professionals, legal counsel, compliance officers, and business leaders responsible for data protection, this course examines the current regulatory landscape and identifies key enforcement patterns that have emerged to date. Participants will gain critical insights into the increasing risk of privacy litigation, with particular focus on online tracking technologies and their legal implications.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze the current state of privacy regulations across U.S. jurisdictions, identifying common requirements and significant variations among state laws
2. Evaluate key enforcement trends and litigation risks in the privacy landscape, particularly those related to online tracking technologies
3. Develop practical strategies for managing web-tracking technologies and emerging privacy risks within organizational technology ecosystems
4. Design effective privacy notices and data subject request processes that comply with multiple state regulations while maintaining operational efficiency
5. Implement a comprehensive privacy compliance program tailored to address the growing patchwork of state privacy regulations and emerging enforcement priorities