The Data Chronicles

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 design code into law. In this rapid reaction episode, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells associate Harsimar Dhanoa to discuss the new law, known as the Maryland Kids Code, and how it seeks to limit data that could be collected from children online and help keep children safe online.

Gov. Moore also signed Maryland’s comprehensive privacy law into law – you can find our rapid reaction episode discussing the key points of the bill here.

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 threats, from phishing scams to misdirected wires. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by  Nathan Salminen, to discuss the tactics hackers use to deceive users and exploit mailboxes. Learn practical tips to safeguard your inbox and your data as we unravel the complexities of email security against digital adversaries.

Predictions are that artificial intelligence will intersect with virtually every aspect of our lives and seemingly it's impacting every legal discipline. With the issues so widespread and varied, AI lawyers seemingly need to know how to issue spot everything. Is that even possible? In this episode of The Data Chronicles, we examine relationship between US antitrust law and AI. Host Scott Loughlin leads the conversation with special guests Edith Ramirez, partner and former chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Chris Fitzpatrick, senior associate at the firm. Together, they explore how AI is transforming market dynamics and how regulators see AI triggering antitrust legal concerns and obligations.

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 Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and 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 partner and co-lead of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, Eduardo Ustaran, to break down the key components of the EU AI Act and explore its objectives, scope, and implications for businesses around the world. Through tactical insights and analysis, we aim to shed light on how this legislation is shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Europe and beyond.

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, and whether AI law should be new category for the legal bar.

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 potential impact on the digital ecosystem and how this game-changer in data governance will have far-reaching effects and challenges for businesses operating in the digital landscape.

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 compliance debates relating to their lawful use. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Joke Bodewits and Gonzalo Gallego as they highlight the functionality, legality, and future implementation of regulations surrounding cookies in the EU.

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 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 associate Harsimar Dhanoa for a rapid-fire analysis of the newly passed bill.