Robinson+Cole looks at the impact that the Biden-Harris administration is likely to have on the U.S. privacy landscape. Their observations include:
- There is potential for additional movement on federal privacy legislation.
- The administration is likely to pave the way for negotiations with the European Commission for a new version of the Privacy Shield, but the Schrems II ruling will post a challenge.
- It is likely that we will see a heightened level of FTC scrutiny and more enforcement, especially if chair Joseph Simons steps down.
- The administration may revive net neutrality rules.
- New strategy and leadership in cybersecurity may lead to greater accountability of the government to defend against cyber-attacks.
- It is likely that there will be a focus on privacy, surveillance, and hate speech online through some of the Big Tech players in Silicon Valley.
