JOSEPH Lazzarotti discusses the evolution of state breach-notification laws during the 2026 legislative sessions, emphasizing the need for businesses to enhance their incident response planning. Key considerations include mandatory notice timelines, regulatory requirements, and costs associated with consumer support services.
While some state laws have failed to pass, attention remains on two pending laws, notably New Jersey's Assembly Bill 1852, which aims to standardize notification practices and improve consumer access to credit reporting.