David M. Stauss is a Partner in the Privacy + Cyber practice at Troutman Pepper Locke, where he advises clients on the full spectrum of state, federal, and international privacy, cybersecurity, and AI law. Recognized by Chambers USA for his ability to provide actionable guidance both in the moment and for long-term planning, David works with clients across their organizational life cycle — helping them understand and comply with rapidly evolving legal requirements, leading comprehensive responses to cybersecurity incidents, and advising on privacy considerations in transactions. His counseling encompasses U.S. comprehensive state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, children’s privacy and social media laws, data broker statutes, biometric and health information privacy laws, AI laws and regulations including the Colorado AI Act, and international frameworks including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.