David Stauss...is knowledgeable of all—extremely knowledgeable on most of the privacy laws throughout the world, not just in the U.S., and his counsel has been greatly appreciated.
David leads clients through complex privacy and cybersecurity matters, adapting to ever-changing laws to solve difficult client matters.
David helps clients understand and comply with the complex maze of existing and emerging state, federal, and international privacy and information security laws. David regularly counsels clients on the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). He also assists clients in preparing for and responding to data security incidents, including managing multi-state breach notifications.
A recognized thought leader, David is a frequent author and speaker on privacy and cybersecurity. He was selected as JD Supra's top author in data privacy in 2022. He has been published and quoted in numerous publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Law, The Hill, U.S. News & World Report, CBS News, Cybersecurity Law Report, Law360, Security Magazine, Data Guidance, the IAPP's Privacy Advisor, and Corporate Counsel. David is editor of the blog – one of the leading law firm data privacy blogs in the U.S. He hosts the podcast, which focuses on the development of U.S. privacy law.
David also has assisted lawmakers in drafting privacy and cybersecurity legislation. In 2018, he assisted in drafting Colorado's data breach and information security legislation, serving as the outside subject-matter expert for the Colorado Attorney General's office. In 2022 and 2023, he was a member of the work groups for the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and children's privacy law amendments, serving as an outside subject-matter expert for the bill's sponsors. In 2024, he was a member of the multi-state work group on artificial intelligence regulation.
David is designated as a Privacy Law Specialist (PLS) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). The PLS designation verifies that David has met the IAPP and American Bar Association's rigorous experience and knowledge requirements and distinguished himself as a leader in the privacy law industry. David also is certified as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by the IAPP, a designation signifying comprehensive knowledge of privacy and data protection laws. He also has been certified by the IAPP as a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the laws of the United States (CIPP/US), the laws of the European Union (CIPP/E), and as a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT).
As the hype subsides, the real work of integrating generative artificial intelligence into day-to-day operations has begun, and manufacturers are well placed to take advantage across all facets of operations, from design and production to supply-chain optimization.
Intensifying geopolitical crises, increasing regulatory burdens, and uncertain macroeconomic conditions have led to an era of caution for manufacturers.
Stauss, who will co-lead С»ÆѼÊÓƵ's Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Breach Response team, brings "demonstrated excellence in handling these matters for clients," says Joseph Orlet, head of the firm's Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation industry group.
David is a recreational runner, entering half marathons and other community races (and running them at incredibly slow times).
In 2018, California enacted a first-in-the-nation privacy law entitled the “California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018” (CCPA). The CCPA grants California residents significant privacy rights and creates substantial penalties for noncompliance.
David steadfastly followed the CCPA from its inception as a state ballot measure. His interest in the statute – and its expected impact on the future of privacy law in the United States – has led him to write and speak frequently on the law as well as counsel numerous clients on its requirements.
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