The fast emergence of data privacy laws around the world has overwhelmed, if not dismayed, many privacy professionals, some of whom may feel they’re pushing a boulder up the compliance hill for eternity.

But while data privacy laws are indeed exploding—with more than six that passed in the U.S. just this year—it’s becoming clear that they’re built on a common framework. Panelists at the “Keeping Up With Changing Privacy Laws and Their Impact on Your Organization” Monday session at ILTACON 2023 advised organizations to dedicate their resources understanding and enforcing these frameworks across their business.