Increased State Regulator Coordination Is 'New Norm,' Says Lawyer
Last month's addition of Minnesota and New Hampshire to states’ Consortium of Privacy Regulators (see 2510080008) “highlights a growing movement at the state level of coordinated privacy regulation and enforcement,” Constangy privacy attorney Ryan Steidl blogged Monday. With about half the states with comprehensive privacy laws now in the club, “it is likely that other states will join as their laws come into effect in 2026,” he said.
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“For companies managing privacy obligations across multiple states, the message is clear: increased regulatory coordination nationwide is the new norm,” added Steidl. “Organizations should expect to see more cooperation and joint investigations from the Consortium.”
Speaking on a panel last month at IAPP’s privacy and security conference, some members of the states’ consortium advised companies seeking to avoid penalties to collaborate with regulators during an investigation and whenever authorities seek information (see 2510310013).