Laura Riposo VanDruff Discusses State Privacy Legislation and Enforcement in 2026

Partner Laura Riposo VanDruff was quoted in ​“Usual Suspects Will Remain Privacy States to Watch in 2026, Lawyers Say” for Privacy Daily. The article examines which states are expected to lead on privacy legislation and enforcement in 2026 as new laws come online and regulatory activity increases.

Laura and other privacy lawyers identified California and Texas as key states to watch, citing strong enforcement authority and growing regulatory momentum. Texas has been ​“really aggressive in its enforcement,” including the use of its UDAP statute to protect consumers online, Laura said. She also emphasized that California remains ​“at the top of the list” due to its significant resources, expertise, and public mandate to enforce privacy laws, and noted the increasing influence of bipartisan, multistate privacy enforcement coalitions.

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