The Data Chronicles

AI disputes and enforcement in the U.S.

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI enforcement in the United States is emerging through legacy laws, creative pleading theories, and increasing regulatory scrutiny rather than a sing...

DOJ’s Cybersecurity Fraud Initiative

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cybersecurity enforcement is entering a new phase – one where technical failures are increasingly reframed as fraud risk.   This episode of The Da...

The Data Chronicles | AI Enforcement – An International Overview

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI regulatory enforcement is accelerating – often under laws that were conceived well before the unstoppable emergence of AI. This episode of The Da...

AI, IP, and enforcement – Fair use, DMCA shifts, and what comes next

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI and intellectual property are evolving fast – and creating real uncertainty for companies building with or around AI.  This episode of The Data ...

Data Brokers | State patchwork, federal pressure, and emerging risks

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Data brokers sit at the center of a fast-shifting legal landscape.  This episode of The Data Chronicles breaks down the expanding patchwork of state ...

2025 wrapped and 2026 predictions

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our annual “Look Back, Look Forward” edition of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin and Eduardo Ustaran, co-leads of Hogan Lovells’ Global Da...

A new FTC era | Evolving data enforcement and the road to 2026

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can businesses expect from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on privacy and data enforcement as we move into 2026? In this episode of The Data Ch...

India’s DPDPA brought into force

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India has taken a major step in reshaping its digital future. After years of drafts and debate, the country has finalized the Digital Personal Data Pr...

The Data Chronicles | The U.S. Data Security Program and the future of cross-border data

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Data Security Program is reshaping how companies manage cross-border data activities. This episode of The Data Chro...

Checking in on APAC | Regulating for innovation

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partners Eduardo Ustaran and Charmian Aw to examine how regulat...

How states are shaping AI legislation

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How are U.S. states shaping the future of artificial intelligence? In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we unpack The State of State AI, the latest...

From runways to railways | The new frontiers of transportation cybersecurity

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin welcomes Adam Smith, Regulatory Lead – Cybersecurity at Southwest Airlines, to explore t...

Age gating the internet | Can we really protect kids online?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Across the globe, governments are rethinking how to keep kids safe online. New laws in the UK and the U.S. are driving a wave of age verification and ...

Health data interoperability and CMS’s new tech initiative

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how the latest U.S. health tech initiative is transforming patient data access and interoperability. In this episode of The Data Chronicles, ...

The evolution of online scams: From Nigerian princes to multi-actor deepfakes | Can you get the money back?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like many others, you have been scammed. Is all hope lost? Maybe not.    On this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Ho...

Consent is broken | How do we fix it?

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consent is one of the most misunderstood concepts in digital privacy.  Every click, swipe, and scroll can trigger a data transaction, yet today’s r...

AI Issue Spotting: What is AI?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin explores the challenges of defining artificial intelligence (AI) under emerging laws, includin...

The Trump Administration and AI

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In July 2025, the Trump administration made its first major move in shaping U.S. policy on artificial intelligence, releasing an AI Action Plan after ...

How AI is reshaping government | Innovation, risk, and accountability

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI run the government?     In this episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin talks with Taka Ariga, former Chief AI Officer at OPM and Chi...

2025 state legislative roundup

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As states race to define the rules of the digital road, 2025 is already proving to be a pivotal year for data legislation.   In this episode of The D...

Cookie banners: Compliance is all over the map - and so are the rules

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin, along with several members of the privacy and litigation team - Etienne Drouard, Vassi I...

Untangling liability in ad tech | Inside the IAB Europe Framework

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do advertisers, publishers, and tech platforms share responsibility for user data under the GDPR? In this episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Lo...

The CCPA emerges as a new legal battleground for web tracking litigation

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if the tiny tracking code behind personalized ads and website recommendations were suddenly considered unlawful.   That’s exactly what’s ...

AI issue spotting | Navigating regulatory challenges and opportunities in medical devices

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is reshaping the future of medical devices, but innovation brings complexity.   In this episode of AI Issue Spotting, Scott Loughlin is joined by ...

Geopolitics and the changing landscape of digital regulation

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geopolitics is radically shaping the world of data, privacy, and digital regulation. In this special episode of The Data Chronicles, recorded live at ...

The future of health privacy policy in the U.S.

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Data Protection in the Asia Pacific region | Trends, enforcement, and what’s ahead

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 curre...

AI issue spotting | AI's growing impact on U.S. antitrust regulation

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping industries, its implications for competition law are becoming more significant than ever. This episode ...

AI issue spotting | AI agents' data privacy and governance considerations

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI agents become more integrated into business operations and products, understanding their impact is crucial.   In this episode of AI Issue Spott...

Unlocking the EU Data Act | What it means for connected products and related services

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

Unlocking the EU Data Act | Impact on cloud providers and cloud users

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Unlocking the EU Data Act | What you need to know

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ho...

The AI dilemma | Balancing GDPR and innovation in the EU

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Data Chronicles, a multimedia series from Hogan Lovells’ global Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, is exploring EU data protection regula...

Data protection in Latin America | Where we are and where we are headed

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Navigating global data transfer restrictions | U.S., EU, and China

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As global data transfer rules continue to evolve, Scott Loughlin is joined by fellow Hogan Lovells lawyers Eduardo Ustaran and Katie McMullan in this ...

The Data Chronicles | Checking in on India’s new data protection law | Where are we headed

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Data Chronicles features a conversation on the latest developments on India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023. With n...

AI issue spotting | Emerging practices and challenges in conducting AI impact assessments

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI impact assessments are becoming increasingly important as organizations deploy more AI technologies, and this episode of AI Issue Spotting is here ...

The FTC’s focus on location data and the hidden collection of sensitive data

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Data Chronicles dives into the recent FTC action against data broker Mobilewalla, which highlights the Commission’s continued focus on the colle...

AI issue spotting | AI meets ESG | Navigating legal risks in the age of technology

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the evolving relationship between AI and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues in this episode of AI Issue Spotting. As AI techno...

AI issue spotting | California adopts AI Laws focused on health and life sciences

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

The 2024 year-end review and 2025 predictions episode

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

A matter of national security | U.S. regulation of cross-border data transfers - The impact on the health and life sciences industry

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 resha...

A matter of national security | U.S. regulation of cross-border data transfers - Global Compliance

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 resha...

A matter of national security | U.S. regulation of cross-border data transfers - Overview, Global and Political Shifts

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 resha...

U.S. data protection policy after the 2024 election

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

AI issue spotting - AI, consumer protection, and state AG | How consumer protection principles are shaping AI regulation

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Jason Downs to explore the growing legal challenges surrounding AI and consumer protection, par...

AI issue spotting | The power play | Exploring energy’s role in AI growth

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the legal challenges at the intersection of AI.  As AI systems become more power-hungry, data centers must meet rising energy demands, raisin...

One-click cancellations | Exploring the impact of the FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The FTC's new Click-to-Cancel rule is designed to simplify the process for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships, requiring B2B ...

AI issue spotting | Navigating the ethical maze of AI technology

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues the discussion from the AI Mastery Class, where Scott Loughlin is joined by Donald DePass from the D.C. Privacy and Cybersecuri...

Behind the curtain | FDA and privacy considerations in clinical trial recruitment

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the challenges of clinical trial recruitment within the life sciences sector in this episode of The Data Chronicles.  Successful clinical tri...

Did the 9th Circuit just say that DPIAs are unconstitutional?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Data Chronicles podcast, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells colleagues Ryan Thompson and Harsimar Dhanoa to explore the clash betw...

Data minimization is a challenging opportunity

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data minimization is now a popular data protection requirement for policy makers.  Whether it’s in established laws like HIPAA, GDPR or the CCPA, o...

Fake reviews no more | The FTC’s new rule and what it means for AI and you

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The FTC has concerns with user reviews. As consumers explore a vast global marketplace, they increasingly depend on product and service reviews to mak...

AI issue spotting | The EEOC’s strong position on who is responsible for AI

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Commissioner Keith E. Sonderling of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Commiss...

Existing and emerging individual rights across U.S. privacy laws

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells teammates Aaron Lariviere and Rachel Parrish to examine the evolving landscape of individual privacy ri...

AI issue spotting | AI litigation is coming to a courtroom near you

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our AI issue spotting podcast series on how AI is being litigated today and where disputes are likely to arise in the future. In this episode, Scott L...

Redefining trade: AI’s role in export controls

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is not just reshaping our world; it’s also redefining the rules of international trade and export controls.   In this episo...

2024 State legislative roundup

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The dynamic legislative landscape takes center stage in this episode of The Data Chronicles. Across the United States, state legislatures have passed ...

Insider Threats | Navigating hiring risks from foreign adversaries

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Data Chronicles focuses on insider threats in the hiring process.   Recent reports have highlighted a concerning trend where Nort...

Navigating NIS2 | Cybersecurity in the EU

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells counsel Dan Whitehead to dive into the evolving realm of cybers...

AI issues spotting – A mastery series for lawyers | AI & cybersecurity

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partners, Joke Bodewits and Nathan Salminen, to unpack the pressing questions surround...

Bug bounties and legal considerations of Security Researchers

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells senior associate Dan Ongaro to explore security researchers, in...

AI issues spotting – a mastery series for lawyers | AI & digital health

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss how AI is creating new legal issues in the already complex field of digital health. Join host Scott Loughlin and Hogan Love...

AI issues spotting – a mastery series for lawyers | AI & commercial contracting

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into the intricate world of artificial intelligence and commercial contracting. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells...

AI issues spotting – a mastery series for lawyers | AI & copyrights

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is not just a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality that's transforming how we create, share, and protect intellectua...

Rocky Mountain High-Risk AI - Unveiling Colorado's AI Act

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we explore the groundbreaking Colorado AI Act (CAIA), the first cross-sectoral AI governance law in the U.S. H...

The role of law enforcement in cybersecurity

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we examine the role of law enforcement in cybersecurity. Host Scott Loughlin leads a discussion with Amit Kach...

Net Neutrality alters the online ecosystem

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is once again top of mind for players in the digital economy. The FCC has reinstated net neutrality rules a...

Rapid reaction | Maryland’s new kids code

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gov. Wes Moore made Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected on children by signing a new age-appropriate des...

Guarding your inbox | Navigating email cyberattacks

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Email cyberattacks: a silent threat lurking in our inboxes. In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we dive into the dark world of email-based cyber t...

Building the AI lawyer skillset – AI is now a competition issue

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Predictions are that artificial intelligence will intersect with virtually every aspect of our lives and seemingly it's impacting every legal discipli...

Maryland’s comprehensive data privacy bill

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

The EU AI Act | What you need to know

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we dive into the groundbreaking legislation of the European Union (EU) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. With ...

(Human) AI lawyers I A new legal discipline?

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI law a new legal discipline for lawyer specialization? The Data Chronicles is interested in knowing the answer. In this episode, host Scott Lough...

White House Executive Order introduces restrictions on U.S. data transfers

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scott Loughlin and Hogan Lovells partner James Denvil delve into the recent Executive Order (EO) issued by the Biden Administration. Designed to ...

Cookie consent in the EU | What you need to know

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Scraping the surface | What you need to know about data scraping

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Data scraping, the automated extraction of information from websites, has become a ubiquitous practice in today's data-driven world. However, as organ...

Privacy in the granite state | New Hampshire's upcoming privacy law

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live free or die can now can be applied to consumer privacy. New Hampshire is the latest state to pass comprehensive consumer privacy legislation. Lis...

Health privacy | Geofencing

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the post-Dobbs era, concerns have arisen regarding the potential for organizations or governments to gather data from smartphones, revealing inform...

Health privacy | New state consumer health privacy laws

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Several states have passed consumer health privacy laws that include unique obligations for a wide array of health-related data. In this episode, host...

Research data in the EU | Challenges and opportunities

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the intricacies around the secondary use of research data in the European Union (EU) can be daunting. Building upon a previous episode on t...

AI governance | What you need to know

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Data protection in Africa

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With more than 30 African countries adopting data protection legal frameworks and the rapid development of privacy laws in the Middle East,  organiza...

Rapid Alert | Responding to zero day found in popular VPN software

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Addressing zero-day security vulnerabilities requires fast work. In this 10-minute episode, we highlight a newly announced vulnerability in Ivanti's C...

New Jersey’s expected comprehensive privacy bill - instant reactions

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Scot...

Conducting secondary use of research data in the U.S.

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers and sponsors often want to use data from research studies for research not necessarily contemplated in the protocol or informed consent fr...

The predictions episode

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of season 1, Scott Loughlin and Eduardo Ustaran, co-leads of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice discuss their privacy and cyb...

The DSA’s impact on the future of data regulation in Europe

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Novel in design and comprehensive in scope, the Digital Services Act is a major reform package that will regulate all online intermediary businesses o...

Insider Threats | Conducting an investigation from a U.S. perspective

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today.   Over the course of this Data Chronicles series, Hogan...

Insider Threats | Conducting an investigation from a global perspective

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today. Over the course of this Data Chronicles series, Hogan Lo...

The U.S. health privacy landscape

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This special episode, originally recorded at this year’s CAQH Connect conference, features a conversation on the hotlist of issues that touched the ...

President Biden’s AI Executive Order | What you need to know

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Biden Administration has issued an extensive Executive Order establishing new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security. In t...

Implementing governance | What companies and their boards need to know

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the realm of cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the concept of cybersecurity governance. Cybersecurity governanc...

Data, innovation, and tech in public spaces

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of Miami, where innovative technology and data-driven insights are transforming the ...

Insider Threats | The start

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today. Over the course of this new Data Chronicles series, Hoga...

Insider Threats | The overview

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Insider threat remains one of the most challenging cybersecurity issues companies face today. Over the course of this new Data Chronicles series, Hoga...

CCPA draft regulations | Part 2: Cybersecurity audits

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our second installment of our two-part series, we discuss the proposed rules issued by the California Privacy Protection Agency (the CPPA) focusing...

CCPA draft regulations | Part 1: Risk assessments

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In September, the Board of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the first public drafts of two forthcoming sets of regulations re...

The role of Data Protection Officers from a European perspective

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) has been well-known under data protection laws in Europe, currently under the EU GDPR, and prior to that, ...

The False Claims Act & cybersecurity

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we delve into the emerging realm of cyber risk and liability and its connection to the False Claims Act. Join ...