A new US Data Privacy Guide explains how U.S. privacy law is evolving into a state-driven, patchwork system rather than a single federal framework. It highlights that there is still no comprehensive federal privacy law, so regulation is largely enforced through state legislation and the FTC. As of 2026, about 20 states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws, including California, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, and others, with more coming into force over time. The guide summarizes key trends like expanding consumer rights, stricter business compliance duties, enforcement actions (especially under laws like the CCPA), and increasing complexity for companies handling personal data across multiple states

Read More Here