The Data Chronicles | Geopolitics and the changing landscape of digital regulation
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’ 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.
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The future of health privacy policy in the U.S.
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.
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Data Protection in the Asia Pacific region | Trends, enforcement, and what’s ahead
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.
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AI issue spotting | AI's growing impact on U.S. antitrust regulation
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.
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AI issue spotting | AI agents' data privacy and governance considerations
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.
Welcome to Hogan Lovells’ The Data Chronicles, brought to you by the firm’s global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. This multimedia series is dedicated to the ever-changing legal and regulatory developments in the world of data, privacy, and cybersecurity. Join us as we unravel and unpack various regulatory frameworks and legal developments around the globe.
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