The Future of Privacy Regulation

U.S. privacy law is undergoing dramatic change on an accelerating pace. New laws across the country address specific industries, certain kinds of data, and various concerning practices. There is international pressure to improve the state of U.S. privacy law. At the same time, technological progress also is accelerating, leading to more personal information being gathered in more places by more entities. The essay reviews the current state of U.S. privacy law and how these changes may play out i