On March 30, 2026, data, privacy & cybersecurity partners Ed McNicholas, Rohan Massey, Fran Faircloth, and Rob Silvers presented at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC. Their session, “How AI is Changing Data Protection,” examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping the data protection landscape, with insights from U.S., U.K., and EU perspectives. The panel discussed the impact of new privacy and AI laws taking effect in 2026, strategies for navigating a fragmented regulatory environment, and the evolving role of AI in privacy compliance.
Sponsored by Ropes & Gray, the session included a 45-minute discussion and a 15-minute Q&A. IAPP Global Summit is the world’s largest annual gathering of digital responsibility professionals, attracting top experts in privacy, AI governance and cybersecurity law.
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