William Newmark
William Newmark
Senior Legal Counsel
William Newmark is Senior Legal Counsel for Usercentrics. He is based in Lisbon, Portugal and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) in both US and EU law. William received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2007, and is a qualified lawyer in California and Washington state. Before joining Usercentrics, William was in-house counsel for one of the largest insurers in the United States, and also spent over a decade in private practice at a large international law firm as well as with smaller regional law firms.
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May 15, 2026
Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know
The Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act takes effect January 1, 2027, bringing opt-out requirements for data sales and targeted advertising, affirmative consent for sensitive data, and AG-only enforcement with a permanent cure period. Oklahoma’s obligations closely track Virginia and Texas frameworks—but its narrower “sale” definition and absence of GPC support create specific operational considerations to address before the effective date.
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May 13, 2026
California Age-Appropriate Design Code (CAADC): Business Guide
California's Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADC) brings core obligations that include privacy by default, data minimization, dark pattern restrictions, and impact assessments for children's data. Businesses that handle data from minors need to understand what the CAADC requires, where it stands legally, and what companion obligations are already in force.
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Article
Apr 27, 2026
PII Compliance Checklist: 8 Steps to Protect User Data in 2026
Collecting personally identifiable Information (PII) from users is the backbone of data analytics in most organizations. Depending on the business purpose, PII ranging from email addresses to health records can help deliver services, build relationships, and enable more personalized experiences. This guide provides a PII compliance checklist to help you protect user data and avoid regulatory fines from global data privacy regulations.
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Apr 2, 2026
Age Verification Compliance: Regulations, Risks, and What Businesses Must Do Now
Age verification requirements are expanding rapidly across the U.S. and in a growing number of countries globally. This article covers the key regulations, the cost of non-compliance — including fines, criminal liability, and reputational damage — and how businesses can build an auditable, defensible age verification process.
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Mar 27, 2026
CPPA Enforcement Is Escalating: The Legal and Financial Risks U.S. Businesses Face Now
CalPrivacy's enforcement apparatus has expanded dramatically: a new Audits Division, automated website scanning, the nine-state Consortium of Privacy Regulators, and a deterrence-first penalty philosophy. For U.S. businesses, the risk is no longer theoretical as investigations can open without warning, and fixing a violation before agency contact doesn't guarantee avoiding a fine. Learn about the 10 areas driving enforcement.
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