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The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) went into effect on January 1, 2026. Businesses that operate in the state and process the personal data of Kentucky residents need to be aware of its requirements and ongoing updates to maintain compliance.

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) took effect on October 1, 2025, applying to personal data processing as of April 1, 2026. It includes some stricter privacy compliance requirements than other U.S. states and impacts businesses that operate in Maryland.

Dark patterns manipulate user behavior and are bad customer experience. In addition to carrying significant regulatory risk, they can negate valid consent. We look at examples of dark patterns, enforcement against them, and how you can prevent them to maintain trust.

The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) is now substantially in force. This guide covers the key compliance changes for businesses. Those include the new recognised legitimate interests lawful basis, updated cookie and PECR rules, automated decision-making reform, expanded ICO enforcement powers, and fines now aligned with UK GDPR levels of up to 4 percent of global annual turnover.

California’s privacy regulators are actively enforcing the CCPA and CPRA, and fines are growing. Here’s what your business needs to do to meet its obligations today and as the business and legal landscapes evolve.

Usercentrics CMP now supports five consent banner layout formats, from full-screen overlays to the new compact Widget. Each is designed for a different site experience while running on the same compliance engine. Learn when to use each format and how to configure them for EU and U.S. audiences.

The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) gives Texas residents rights over their personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, and opt out of its sale or use in targeted advertising. Businesses operating in Texas should understand what the law requires and how to meet those obligations.

Originally a 1967 wiretapping law, CIPA is now central to a surge of U.S. privacy litigation targeting websites that deploy cookies, pixels, and session replay tools without prior user consent. We look at CIPA’s legal framework, key sections, how it differs from the CCPA, compliance, penalties, and how a consent management platform can reduce exposure.

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act was the second US state-level privacy law passed, in effect from January 1, 2023. It establishes consumers’ rights and companies’ responsibilities, and has been influential over subsequent data privacy laws passed in other states.