A newsletter bringing you privacy peace of mind

This was a huge month for data privacy, kicking off with 5 new state privacy laws going into effect. We also wrapped up January with Data Privacy Week, which included our exclusive Privacy Huddle and a trivia raffle featuring daily challenges in our community.

We’re excited to share the highlights from our recent virtual event: How January’s 5 New Privacy Laws Will Change Data Privacy in 2025. To help you get ahead, we invited your peers from Benchling, Outreach, Route, and NETGEAR to share how they are managing new regulations.

The holiday season is officially upon us which means great food, festive fun, and new state privacy laws. 🎁

There are 5 new state data privacy laws going into effect this coming January, so a lot of big changes are just around the corner. We’re here to help.

Happy Halloween! Instead of a trick, you’re in for a fun treat. 🎃

October brought us an action-packed lineup of data privacy news stories and updates. Let’s get into it.

As the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time for a refreshed approach to data privacy.

But before diving into the top stories, we are thrilled to share highlights from our recent DataGrail Summit! Last month, the top minds in privacy, security, and legal gathered at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay to explore the future of responsible innovation.

Earlier this week, the top minds in privacy, security, and legal gathered at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay to explore the future of responsible innovation. Our attendees had the opportunity to discuss the complexities of data privacy in the age of generative AI and ever-changing privacy regulations, while also connecting with like-minded professionals.

We have a lot to review but before we get into the top stories, be sure to mark your calendars for the second annual DataGrail Summit! Join us on August 27th at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, to explore the future of responsible innovation.

June marks the start of summer and as the temperatures climb… so do the demands for consumer privacy.

From CCPA enforcement to legislative hurdles in Vermont, we’ve gathered a snapshot of what’s been making headlines this month so that you can stay ahead of the curve.

Another month, another GrailMail. 🗞️ May brought a flurry of new regulations and news stories—we’ve got Vermont and Maryland leading the charge with some of the strictest data privacy laws yet, states clashing with Congress over privacy rights, and more. We’re rounding up the top stories, trends, and actionable insights you need to know this month so you can stay a step ahead.

Happy April, folks! 🌸 Flowers are beginning to bloom and so are new data privacy regulations and trends. We have a lot in store for you for April’s GrailMail. There’s a new proposal for a federal privacy law, new state privacy laws passed, discussions on consent or pay models, and more—plus DataGrail has the latest data privacy trends from our annual privacy trends report.

Well, folks, there is certainly no such thing as a slow month when it comes to data privacy news — and March proved to be no different. From new US state privacy laws passed, questionable behavior from automakers, AI regulations, and more. We’re catching you up on the top news from March so you can stay a step ahead.

A lot has happened since January’s GrailMail. New CPRA regulations, settlements with the California AG, and more. We’re here to keep you up-to-date on the latest. Read on for a summary of February’s top data privacy news stories and some great article recommendations from the team at DataGrail.