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 Ustaran, counsel Lauren Cury, and senior associate Alyssa Golay as they delve into the realm of intellectual property (IP) and privacy. As the appetite for data grows, so do concerns at safeguarding privacy and IP rights in an increasingly digitized world.

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 emerging state laws concerning health privacy and explore the jurisdictions where these laws are emerging, and provide insights into the implications these new requirements hold for organizations navigating the intricacies of health data privacy.

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 rules governing data collection and its secondary use for research.

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 and, now, AI teams. Together, they explore how businesses and their legal advisors can transition from merely assessing risks to actively addressing them at scale, including the establishment of the right internal infrastructure and processes to make responsible and risk-based use of AI.

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 the general overview for the data protection laws in place in the MEA region, highlight the key privacy considerations and obligations and spotlight enforcement trends for each jurisdiction with respect to consent, direct marketing, DPA registration, data transfers, localization, sensitive data, children's data, breach notification requirements, and more.

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 Data Chronicles is here to help and provide you what you need to know to take action. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Charles Carmakal, Chief Technology Officer at Mandiant, a prominent cybersecurity firm to discuss the vulnerability, the nature of the threat and immediate mitigation steps.

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 you need to know.

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 research data. They tackle what organizations should consider when evaluating whether to proceed with a secondary research use, the compliance considerations, and approaches to obtaining consent for secondary use from the start of the study and ways to mitigate risk when the consent obtained does not cover the intended secondary uses.