As we have detailed previously, 2023 was a landmark year for privacy law, featuring numerous developments at the federal, state and international levels, ranging from newly enacted statutes to massive regulatory enforcement actions. Early signs already indicate that 2024 is likely to be just as active for privacy professionals, as legislatures and regulators continue to forge ahead in developing and implementing new legal frameworks to manage a rapidly evolving field. (For example, the opening days of 2024 have already seen comprehensive privacy bills passed or nearly passed in the New Jersey and New Hampshire legislatures, respectively).
