Data Privacy, AI Regulatory, and Compliance Update: 2026

Spring of 2026 will continue as an active period of privacy compliance and focus on global AI governance.  There are several new U.S. and international laws and amendments taking effect mid-year for companies to be aware of.  From seismic shifts in child privacy rules to the most comprehensive AI regulation we have seen thus far in the U.S., critical new AI, privacy, and technology compliance obligations will be going into effect over the next few months that companies should be prepared for.  Now is the time to engage counsel to ensure your company can navigate these complex obligations.

Key Takeaways:

• On April 22, 2026, the amended COPPA Rule will move from regulatory text to required compliance.
• The UK’s DVS regime passed under the Data (Use and Access) Act of 2025.  To participate, providers must embed themselves into the UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework, which has been an iterative process.
• Senate Bill 205, the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act, becomes fully effective on June 30, 2026.

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Kasowitz’s Data Strategy, Privacy, and Security team has deep knowledge in the data, privacy, and security sectors, and is familiar with the potentially existential risks faced by companies that rely on data as an engine of commerce and innovation.  Global data, AI, privacy, and security threats are “bet the company” issues that Kasowitz is well equipped to handle.  Our team consists of seasoned lawyers who have worked at or represented the largest and most innovative companies in the world, former regulators, and former government attorneys.  We leverage our extensive subject matter knowledge to support companies through global privacy and technology counseling, regulatory support in the AI, privacy and security space, litigation, and incident preparedness and response.

For more information, please contact:

Brandy Worden
Partner
bworden@kasowitz.com 

Frederick C. Bingham
Associate
fbingham@kasowitz.com 

Cyrus Borhani
Associate
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