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Leading the Change: 2025 Data Law Trends report

We’re excited to share our latest report, Leading the Change: 2025 Data Law Trends
 
Data now impacts all aspects of businesses, from risk management and global operations to growth strategies. The report identifies eight key trends that will reshape the global data law landscape. 

The pace of change is accelerating, and staying ahead of these trends will help position you to not only navigate compliance but seize new strategic opportunities.

Our goal with this report is simple: to give you the insights you need to stay ahead of these changes and prepare your business for 2025 and beyond. 

The eight trends are:

  1. AI governance takes center stage – As AI becomes increasingly central to business, the focus on governance and accountability intensifies.
  2. International data transfers are under the spotlight – Navigating the evolving landscape of cross-border data flows will be essential. 
  3. A new wave of cyber threats is here – Cyber threats continue to evolve, and data laws are playing a key role in shaping how businesses respond. 
  4. New global regulations are changing our digital operations – Stricter regulations around online content and transparency are set to impact businesses worldwide. 
  5. Tougher enforcement is reshaping data and privacy compliance – Expect more robust enforcement actions, including as regulators intensify their focus on AI-related data practices. 
  6. US state consumer privacy laws are expanding – As privacy regulations spread across US states, businesses need to adapt quickly. 
  7. Asia’s privacy laws are maturing – Asia’s data privacy landscape is evolving fast, and businesses must stay agile to remain compliant. 
  8. New EU data access regulations are shaping the future – The EU’s upcoming regulations on data access will have wide-reaching implications.

Click here to dive in – the future of data law is here, and it’s moving fast.

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