Compliance Stuff

Without fail, each new year brings regulatory shifts and plaintiffs’-bar activity that push data, privacy, and cybersecurity in unexpected directions. As we look ahead to 2026, our  Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Group  is monitoring the following key trends and developments. These are issues we anticipate will demand significant client attention in the year ahead. In Depth The feds (and states) up the heat on kid privacy Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)  finalized its revised  Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regulations. Those regulations required COPPA-regulated companies to provide greater transparency, introduced new data-sharing limitations, and enhanced security requirements, signaling a shift toward tighter control over how children’s data flows through digital ecosystems. But that’s not where the focus on children’s privacy stopped – states are filling gaps that COPPA leaves open, especially for teens. Across the countr...

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming all aspects of the work environment, including the workplace safety sector. As your organization strives to minimize workplace accidents, improve safety protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance, AI provides you with a new opportunity for progress and enhanced efficiency. What do you need to know about the benefits, risks, and legal implications of AI in the workplace safety space? Benefits of AI in Workplace Safety What are the benefits that AI can bring to the world of workplace safety? Real-Time Hazard Detection and Prevention One of the most impactful ways AI can improve workplace safety is by enabling real-time hazard detection. Traditional safety measures often rely on periodic inspections, manual monitoring, and reactive responses to incidents. AI, on the other hand, could allow for continuous monitoring of environments using sensors, cameras, and wearables, providing immediate feedback when potential hazards arise. F...