The Data Chronicles

How do advertisers, publishers, and tech platforms share responsibility for user data under the GDPR? In this episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin is joined by Etienne Drouard to break down the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework, exploring how recent court rulings clarify liability in the complex ad tech ecosystem. They discuss what this means for organizations’ compliance str...

Imagine if the tiny tracking code behind personalized ads and website recommendations were suddenly considered unlawful.   That’s exactly what’s happening in the growing legal battle over cookies and tracking pixels across the country with new fronts opening.   In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we examine plaintiffs’ efforts to expand the web tracking litigation battleground by claiming that...

AI is reshaping the future of medical devices, but innovation brings complexity.   In this episode of AI Issue Spotting, Scott Loughlin is joined by fellow Hogan Lovells Medical Device and Technology partners Michael Heyl and Jodi Scott to explore the challenges companies face as AI begins to monitor medical device performance, diagnose conditions, and even deliver patient care. From regulatory hu...

Geopolitics is radically shaping the world of data, privacy, and digital regulation. In this special episode of The Data Chronicles, recorded live at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025, Scott Loughlin and Eduardo Ustaran, global co-heads of Hogan Lovells’ Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice unpack the most pressing conversations from the first quarter of 2025, where shifting political tides...

Health privacy policy is moving fast in the U.S. In this episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin is joined by Jordan Wrigley, a data and policy analyst at the Future of Privacy Forum, to discuss the future of current and future state of health privacy policy in the U.S.   They explore the distinction between healthcare and consumer health AI, current legislative approaches, and key regulato...

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Charmian Aw, a partner in the firm’s Singapore office, to explore the current state of data protection law across the Asia Pacific region. As countries throughout the region ramp up regulations around privacy, cybersecurity, incident response, and AI, it has become increasingly difficult for organizations to keep pace with th...

With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping industries, its implications for competition law are becoming more significant than ever. This episode of AI Issue Spotting dives into the evolving relationship between AI and antitrust law in the United States, under the new administration and more broadly.   As AI continues to disrupt markets, understanding its influence on mergers and acquisitions,...

As AI agents become more integrated into business operations and products, understanding their impact is crucial.   In this episode of AI Issue Spotting, Scott Loughlin is joined by Daniel Berrick, Senior Policy Counsel for Artificial Intelligence at the Future of Privacy Forum, to break down the growing significance of AI agents. They explore key questions around how AI agents function, their ris...

With the EU Data Act, the landscape of connected products and the allocation of rights to product data is set to change.   This episode of The Data Chronicles is the final installment in a three-part series on the EU Data Act, turning the spotlight onto connected products and related services. Scott Loughlin is joined by Christian Tinnefeld, a partner at Hogan Lovells’ Hamburg office, and together...

The EU Data Act is set to reshape the cloud computing landscape in the EU, but what does it mean for cloud providers and users in practice? That is the question this episode of The Data Chronicles seeks to answer.   Scott Loughlin continues the discussion on the EU Data Act with Henrik Hanssen, counsel from Hogan Lovells’ Hamburg office, to explore how the cloud switching and interoperability requ...

The EU Data Act is set to transform the digital economy—but what does that mean for businesses?   In the first episode of our three-part series, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells colleagues, Christian Tinnefeld, partner, and Henrik Hanssen, counsel to break down the Act’s key provisions, its impact on cloud computing, connected products, and data-sharing obligations, and what companie...

The Data Chronicles, a multimedia series from Hogan Lovells’ global Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, is exploring EU data protection regulations in this episode.   Scott Loughlin is joined by Etienne Drouard, partner at Hogan Lovells in France and a former officer at the CNIL, to discuss the CNIL's unique guidelines on AI models and individuals' rights and whether they signal a need for a...

The Data Chronicles is checking in on the status of data protection law in Latin America. Whether it’s privacy, cyber, or AI, there is a lot going on throughout the region. Join host Scott Loughlin and fellow Hogan Lovells partner Guillermo Larrea as they discuss the challenges businesses face when complying with a wide variety of data protection laws, restrictions on cross-border data transfers,...

As global data transfer rules continue to evolve, Scott Loughlin is joined by fellow Hogan Lovells lawyers Eduardo Ustaran and Katie McMullan in this episode of The Data Chronicles to unpack the latest developments.   From longstanding US policies and new DOJ rules to Europe's evolving stance, including the impact of the Trump administration and NOYB complaints regarding transfers to China, they c...

This episode of The Data Chronicles features a conversation on the latest developments on India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023. With newly proposed rules providing details on implementation, Scott Loughlin and Stephen Mathias, Partner and head of the Bangalore office of Kochhar & Co and Co-Chair of the firm's Technology Law Practice, break down key requirements, including: the...

AI impact assessments are becoming increasingly important as organizations deploy more AI technologies, and this episode of AI Issue Spotting is here to break down why they matter. These assessments help organizations answer critical questions about their AI systems, from how they work to how they address potential legal risks like bias, safety, and privacy. Scott Loughlin is joined by Daniel Berr...

The Data Chronicles dives into the recent FTC action against data broker Mobilewalla, which highlights the Commission’s continued focus on the collection, use, and disclosure of sensitive consumer data, including by downstream data recipients in the ad tech ecosystem.  Join Scott Loughlin and Hogan Lovells colleague Alaa Salaheldin as they unpack the implications of the FTC action and what it mean...

Explore the evolving relationship between AI and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues in this episode of AI Issue Spotting. As AI technology continues to advance, it brings with it unique legal challenges, particularly in the realm of ESG litigation. Scott Loughlin is joined by David Foster, a partner at Hogan Lovells and leader of the firm’s ESG litigation practice. Together, they e...

Explore the recent updates in U.S. AI laws, focusing on regulations specific to the health and life sciences sector. With the rise of state-level AI legislation, particularly in California, this episode of AI Issue Spotting discusses how these new laws are shaping the regulatory landscape particularly for entities in the health and life sciences sector. Unlike broad, EU-style regulations, these la...

In this special year-end episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Eduardo Ustaran, global co-lead of Hogan Lovells' Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, while they take a deep dive into the key developments of 2024 and offer insights into what’s ahead for 2025.   From enhanced regulatory enforcement in the EU to the evolving patchwork of U.S. state privacy laws, they discuss...

Join us for a short series examining the DOJ’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on cross-border data transfers and its potential to reshape global data flows from the US to China and other “countries of concern.”  We’ll explore the NPRM’s implications for national security, compliance programs, data governance and the unique impact it will have on the health and life sciences sectors. T...

Join us for a short series examining the DOJ’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on cross-border data transfers and its potential to reshape global data flows from the US to China and other “countries of concern.”  We’ll explore the NPRM’s implications for national security, compliance programs, data governance and the unique impact it will have on the health and life sciences sectors. G...

Join us for a short series examining the DOJ’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on cross-border data transfers and its potential to reshape global data flows from the US to China and other “countries of concern.” We’ll explore the NPRM’s implications for national security, compliance programs, data governance and the unique impact it will have on the health and life sciences sectors. Ov...

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin leads a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of U.S. privacy regulations in the wake of the 2024 presidential election.   Recorded in December 2024, just weeks after Donald Trump’s election victory and the election of a Republican-controlled Congress, this episode explores how shifts in federal leadership could reshape the federal priva...

Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Jason Downs to explore the growing legal challenges surrounding AI and consumer protection, particularly in areas like pricing, hiring, transparency, and bias.  State attorneys general are increasingly focused on how AI systems affect consumers and using their broad authority to pursue alleged AI harms. With penalties for violations potentiall...