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.

Join members of McDermott Will & Schulte’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Group for an insightful discussion on the key trends to watch in 2026. You’ll gain practical guidance on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, implementing effective compliance strategies, and positioning your organization to manage emerging risks.

Discussion topics will include: 

• 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

Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is pending. This topic is eligible for technology or cybersecurity-general credit, where available. McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is an approved provider and can provide credit in California, Illinois, and New York. McDermott Will & Schulte is a sponsor and will apply for credit in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia when lawyers licensed in these jurisdictions are in attendance. We can issue reciprocal credit for lawyers licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey. For all other jurisdictions not listed, attendees will be provided with a Universal Certificate of Attendance that they may use to self-apply for CLE credit in their state of admission. Attendees should contact their state’s CLE board for current rules, regulations, and guidance.