Data Protection and Privacy 2026

USA – UTAH Trends and Developments Contributed by: Clifford Blair Kirton McConkie

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Kirton McConkie is Utah’s premier multi-service law firm, with over 200 attorneys across five offices. It of - fers practical legal service to clients in all 50 states and in more than 150 countries. The firm’s practice areas span data privacy, intellectual property law, corporate law, real estate law and litigation. Its attor - neys are trusted advisers, strategic problem-solvers and true partners to clients. With graduates from 52

different law schools, including nine of the top ten US law schools, the legal team brings a broad range of experience, insight and industry knowledge to every case. Nearly half of the firm’s attorneys speak multiple languages, and many have practised law in - ternationally, giving it the perspective and capability needed to handle legal matters across borders and industries.

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Clifford Blair is a member of Kirton McConkie’s international section and head of its privacy practice. He advises domestic and foreign

businesses and non-profits about all aspects of international business, especially compliance. Mr Blair helps organisations build practical privacy programmes that scale across jurisdictions. He advises on data protection regimes around the world and is a trusted adviser on complex global data breaches, having guided clients through reporting obligations in virtually every country. Mr Blair previously served as in-house counsel for the International Monetary Fund and as a litigator in New York, focusing on international arbitration and transnational litigation issues.

Kirton McConkie 36 S. State St., Ste. 1900 Salt Lake City UT 84111 USA Tel: +1 801 328 3600 Email: cblair@kmclaw.com Web: www.kirtonmcconkie.com

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