The Data Chronicles

Did you miss our analysis of the Maryland comprehensive privacy bill? If you prefer a quick podcast discussion, we have that too. Join Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and Hogan Lovells associate Harsimar Dhanoa in a rapid reaction episode discussing the newly passed bill.

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we dive into the groundbreaking legislation of the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. With artificial intelligence increasingly permeating various aspects of our lives, regulating its development and deployment has become the focus of many policymakers. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner and co-lead of the Privacy and C...

Is AI law a new legal discipline for lawyer specialization? The Data Chronicles is interested in knowing the answer. In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by two AI attorneys, Tiffany Georgievski, AI, Data Privacy and IP Attorney with SonyAI, and Peter Tsapatsaris, Lead Counsel of AI at Salesforce, as they discuss the role of an AI attorney, the essential skillset required for success, an...

Host Scott Loughlin and Hogan Lovells partner James Denvil delve into the recent Executive Order (EO) issued by the Biden Administration. Designed to limit access by countries of concern to sensitive personal data of Americans, this EO marks a significant development in cross-border data protection policy. Together, Scott and James explore the implications of the EO, shedding light on its potentia...

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we exam complex legal frameworks for website cookies in the EU. Cookies, those little bits of data stored on our devices, play a significant role in shaping our online experiences, from personalization to tracking user behavior. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and cookies have found themselves at the center of various privacy and compli...

Data scraping, the automated extraction of information from websites, has become a ubiquitous practice in today's data-driven world. However, as organizations harness the power of scraped data to gain insights and drive innovation, questions arise regarding its ethical and legal implications. In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Eduardo Ust...

Live free or die can now can be applied to consumer privacy. New Hampshire is the latest state to pass comprehensive consumer privacy legislation. Listen in to join host Scott Loughlin and Hogan Lovells associate Harsimar Dhanoa for a rapid-fire analysis of the newly passed bill.

In the post-Dobbs era, concerns have arisen regarding the potential for organizations or governments to gather data from smartphones, revealing information about individuals' visits to medical facilities. Join host Scott Loughlin in this episode as he delves into the pressing issue of geofencing with Hogan Lovells associate, Paige Papandrea. Together, they navigate through the landscape of emergin...

Several states have passed consumer health privacy laws that include unique obligations for a wide array of health-related data. In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells counsel Donald DePass and associate Paige Papandrea to discuss the background of these laws, what requirements and trends are in motion, and the challenges that await.

Navigating the intricacies around the secondary use of research data in the European Union (EU) can be daunting. Building upon a previous episode on this subject under U.S. law, in this episode we delve into the EU regulatory landscape governing data usage in research. Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells Partner, Patrice Navarro, to unravel the complexities, shedding light on the nuanced rul...

Companies are excited about AI and the many benefits it can offer. Meanwhile, the many risks are real and legal teams are looking for ways to manage them. What’s the answer? It starts with AI governance, and that’s the focus of this episode of the Data Chronicles podcast. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Kimberly Zink, a privacy professional with a long history in leading privacy, data governance...

With more than 30 African countries adopting data protection legal frameworks and the rapid development of privacy laws in the Middle East,  organizations operating in the Middle East and African (MEA) region need to understand their obligations and compliance risks. On this episode of the Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells Senior Associate, Aissatou Sylla, to discuss...

Addressing zero-day security vulnerabilities requires fast work. In this 10-minute episode, we highlight a newly announced vulnerability in Ivanti's Connect Secure VPN software that has the government and cyber professionals concerned. Since recording on 15 January 2024, this dynamic threat has rapidly evolved. Professionals report the potential for multiple waves of attempted exploitation. The Da...

Did you miss our analysis of the comprehensive New Jersey consumer privacy bill? If you prefer a quick podcast discussion, we have that too. Join Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and Hogan Lovells associate Harsimar Dhanoa in a quick reaction episode of The Data Chronicles. They discuss the bill, what’s new, what’s the same, what’s different and what...

Researchers and sponsors often want to use data from research studies for research not necessarily contemplated in the protocol or informed consent from the study. Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, is joined by counsel Melissa Levine to discuss the complex interaction of U.S. federal and state research and privacy laws that affect the secondary use of...

In the final episode of season 1, Scott Loughlin and Eduardo Ustaran, co-leads of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice discuss their privacy and cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in the EU and US. Among trending topics such as generative AI and automated decision-making, they touch on the use of technology for employee monitoring, the evolution of international data transfers, the intersection...

Novel in design and comprehensive in scope, the Digital Services Act is a major reform package that will regulate all online intermediary businesses offering services to EU users starting in 2024. In this episode, Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, is joined by partner Anthonia Ghalamkarizadeh to discuss the new compliance obligations online marketplac...

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today.   Over the course of this Data Chronicles series, Hogan Lovells colleagues from across of our firm practice groups will share insights garnered from deep experience working on insider threat investigations and discuss key issues touching everything from privacy and cybersecurity to employment and IP.   In...

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today. Over the course of this Data Chronicles series, Hogan Lovells colleagues from across of our firm practice groups will share insights garnered from deep experience working on insider threat investigations and discuss key issues touching everything from privacy and cybersecurity to employment and IP. In thi...

This special episode, originally recorded at this year’s CAQH Connect conference, features a conversation on the hotlist of issues that touched the health data environment in 2023. Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, sits down with partner, co-founder of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and former lead lawyer in the development of H...

The Biden Administration has issued an extensive Executive Order establishing new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security. In this episode, Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, is joined by Mark Brennan, lead of the Hogan Lovells Technology and Telecoms sector group, and Harsimar Dhanoa, associate in the Privacy and Cybersecurity p...

In this episode, we delve into the realm of cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the concept of cybersecurity governance. Cybersecurity governance entails managing the human elements within organizations, uniting multiple departments, diverse personalities, and various dynamics to address a common challenge. Scott Loughlin, co-lead of the Hogan Lovells Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, is...

In this episode we embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of Miami, where innovative technology and data-driven insights are transforming the urban landscape. The Underline, a 10-mile linear park designed by the world-renowned architects of New York’s High Line, is redefining Miami's public spaces and connectivity, transforming the city's underutilized spaces into vibrant, green, and conne...

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today. Over the course of this new Data Chronicles series, Hogan Lovells colleagues from across of our firm practice groups will share insights garnered from deep experience working on insider threat investigations and discuss key issues touching everything from privacy and cybersecurity to employment and IP. In...

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today. Over the course of this new Data Chronicles series, Hogan Lovells colleagues from across of our firm practice groups will share insights garnered from deep experience working on insider threat investigations and discuss key issues touching everything from privacy and cybersecurity to employment and IP. In...