Privacy in 2026: What Changed and What's Next?

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Recorded on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The past year has seen major shifts in privacy policy at both the FTC and in the states. Under the Trump administration, the FTC has abandoned some prior approaches while preserving others, creating a mix of change and continuity. At the same time, state lawmakers continue to move quickly on privacy and AI regulation.

In this virtual webinar, our panelists broke down the key developments from the past year and looked ahead to what's coming in 2026.

Panelists:

Maneesha Mithal, Partner, Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Andrew Stivers, Managing Director, National Economic Research Associates, Inc.
James C. Cooper, Professor of Law and Director, Program on Economics & Privacy, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School