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McDermott says David Saunders discussed federal privacy legislation with StateScoop
McDermott Will & Schulte said partner David Saunders spoke with StateScoop about the prospects for comprehensive federal privacy legislation. The firm said his interview addressed competing congressional priorities, state concerns about preemption and the possibility that artificial intelligence could prompt renewed attention to privacy issues.
Key points
- McDermott said Saunders considered passage of a federal privacy law unlikely this year.McDermott Will & Schulte
- The firm’s account identifies the midterm elections as one factor in his assessment.McDermott Will & Schulte
- McDermott said he discussed why legislative progress does not automatically carry into a new session.McDermott Will & Schulte
- The firm identified Saunders as a Chicago partner in its data, privacy and cybersecurity practice.McDermott Will & Schulte