David M. Stauss

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David guides clients as they navigate the complexities of privacy and cyber law. His straightforward advice and thorough approach are a benefit to clients as they confront their toughest challenges.

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Navigating the New CCPA Regulations: Cybersecurity Audits, Insurance, and Changes to Existing CCPA Regulations – Part 2
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David advises clients on existing and emerging state, federal, and international privacy, AI, and information laws and associated regulations. He works with clients throughout their life cycle, helping them understand and comply with rapidly evolving requirements, leading comprehensive responses to cybersecurity incidents, and playing a key role in transactions. Chambers USA, citing a client, notes that David is recognized for his ability to provide actionable guidance “in the moment” while also addressing issues that are critical for long-term planning.

David counsels clients on comprehensive U.S. state privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, children’s privacy and social media laws, data broker laws, biometric and health information privacy laws, AI laws and regulations, such as the Colorado AI Act, and international laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. He is experienced preparing for and managing all aspects of data security incidents, including managing multistate breach notifications.

David is a prolific writer and speaker on privacy and cybersecurity issues. In 2022, he was named JD Supra’s Reader’s Choice top author in data privacy and has since continued to rank among the top. He is a published author and frequently quoted in the press, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Law, The Hill, U.S. News & World Report, CBS News, Cybersecurity Law Report, Law360, Security Magazine, Data Guidance, The Privacy Advisor by IAPP, and Corporate Counsel.

  • 5280 Magazine, Denver Top Lawyer, Communications/Technology, 2025
  • Chambers and Partners
    • Global Guide, USA, Privacy & Data Security: Privacy, 2024-2025
    • USA Nationwide, Privacy & Data Security: Privacy, 2024-2025
    • USA Nationwide, Privacy & Data Security, 2023
  • JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Author: Cybersecurity and Data Collection & Use, 2019; Cybersecurity, 2021; #1 Author: Data Privacy, 2022-2023; Data Privacy, 2024-2025
  • The Legal 500 United States
    • Media, technology and telecoms: Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection), Recommended lawyer, 2025
    • Dispute Resolution – product liability, mass tort and class action: automotive/transport, 2016-2018
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer, 2023-2025
  • ColoradoBIZ Magazine, “Top 25 Most Influential Young Professional” 2018
Overview

David advises clients on existing and emerging state, federal, and international privacy, AI, and information laws and associated regulations. He works with clients throughout their life cycle, helping them understand and comply with rapidly evolving requirements, leading comprehensive responses to cybersecurity incidents, and playing a key role in transactions. Chambers USA, citing a client, notes that David is recognized for his ability to provide actionable guidance “in the moment” while also addressing issues that are critical for long-term planning.

David counsels clients on comprehensive U.S. state privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, children’s privacy and social media laws, data broker laws, biometric and health information privacy laws, AI laws and regulations, such as the Colorado AI Act, and international laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. He is experienced preparing for and managing all aspects of data security incidents, including managing multistate breach notifications.

David is a prolific writer and speaker on privacy and cybersecurity issues. In 2022, he was named JD Supra’s Reader’s Choice top author in data privacy and has since continued to rank among the top. He is a published author and frequently quoted in the press, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Law, The Hill, U.S. News & World Report, CBS News, Cybersecurity Law Report, Law360, Security Magazine, Data Guidance, The Privacy Advisor by IAPP, and Corporate Counsel.

Insights

Firm Events

Navigating the New CCPA Regulations: Cybersecurity Audits, Insurance, and Changes to Existing CCPA Regulations – Part 2

Firm Events

Part 1: Navigating the New CCPA Regulations: Automated Decision-Making Technology and Risk Assessments

Press Coverage

California Bills Near Passage: Universal Opt-Outs, Location Privacy and AI

Press Coverage

Colorado Special Session to Consider Amendments to Landmark AI Law

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Awards
  • 5280 Magazine, Denver Top Lawyer, Communications/Technology, 2025
  • Chambers and Partners
    • Global Guide, USA, Privacy & Data Security: Privacy, 2024-2025
    • USA Nationwide, Privacy & Data Security: Privacy, 2024-2025
    • USA Nationwide, Privacy & Data Security, 2023
  • JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Author: Cybersecurity and Data Collection & Use, 2019; Cybersecurity, 2021; #1 Author: Data Privacy, 2022-2023; Data Privacy, 2024-2025
  • The Legal 500 United States
    • Media, technology and telecoms: Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection), Recommended lawyer, 2025
    • Dispute Resolution – product liability, mass tort and class action: automotive/transport, 2016-2018
  • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer, 2023-2025
  • ColoradoBIZ Magazine, “Top 25 Most Influential Young Professional” 2018

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Education

  • Rutgers Law School, J.D., with highest honors, editor-in-chief, Rutgers Law Journal
  • American University, B.A., cum laude, Golden Key National Honor Society; president, Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Clerkships

  • Hon. James R. Zazzali, Supreme Court of New Jersey
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)