The Data Chronicles

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 Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined once again by Hogan Lovells colleague Harsimar Dhanoa to unpack the latest developments in state-level laws on privacy, AI safety, and more.

With surprising shifts and emerging trends reshaping how data is governed across the country, Scott and Harsimar offer sharp insights into what’s changed, what’s coming next, and what it all means for businesses and consumers alike. This annual deep dive has become a listener favorite, delivering timely analysis from one of the most informed voices in the policy space.

In the latest episode of The Data Chronicles, Scott Loughlin, along with several members of the privacy and litigation team - Etienne Drouard, Vassi Iliadis, and Katie McMullan - are featured in a webinar that dives into the complex global legal, litigation, and regulatory challenges surrounding cookies. Covering topics such as banner design, sensitive data opt-ins, “accept or pay” models, and cross-border enforcement, this fast-paced session offers a practical guide to one of the most persistent and difficult issues in data protection. Listeners will gain insights into why cookies remain a legal minefield, what regulators are currently focusing on, and whether cookie banners are necessary outside of the EU.

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 strategies and why clear documentation and contracts are now more important than ever for managing risk in digital advertising.

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 unconsented use of web trackers constitutes a data breach under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which entitles comes with statutory damages and a private right of action.

Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells litigators Aidan Coleman and Jay Ettinger to break down the legal implications of new case law on this issue and discuss what’s at stake for the internet as we know it.

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 hurdles to liability risks, they discuss how medical device manufacturers can navigate this rapidly evolving space.

With AI blurring the lines between traditional medical devices and new digital solutions, the discussion highlights what medical device businesses need to know to stay compliant and innovative.

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 Cadwalader’ Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice unpack the most pressing conversations from the first quarter of 2025, where shifting political tides are reshaping the global data and privacy landscape. From regulatory upheavals to cross-border data tensions, Scott and Eduardo offer sharp insights into how today’s geopolitical currents are redefining the future of digital regulation.

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 regulatory themes like transparency and standard of care.

Join discussion to hear where health policy is today and where we are going.

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 the rapid developments. Together, Scott and Charmian provide a timely update on recent trends, enforcement activity, and what the future may hold for data governance in this complex and evolving landscape.

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, consumer protection, and competition is crucial. Scott Loughlin is joined by Logan Breed and Chris Fitzpatrick, senior leaders from Hogan Lovells' global antitrust and competition team, to discuss how AI is transforming legal frameworks and what it means for businesses navigating this new frontier.

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 risks to data privacy and security, and the challenges they pose in terms of alignment and accuracy. Scott and Daniel discuss the novel issues surrounding data collection, disclosure, and the need for explainability and oversight as AI agents continue to evolve.