The Data Chronicles

Hogan Lovells

Welcome to The Data Chronicles, hosted by partner Scott Loughlin, Co-Lead of the Hogan Lovells global Data, 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.

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

    5 DAYS AGO

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

    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 Hogan Lovells colleagues, Lauren Berkebile and Byron Phillips, to break down today’s most common online fraud schemes and what to do if your organization gets hit.   They trace the shift from the internet’s initial gift card scams to today’s highly targeted wire-fraud campaigns powered by deepfakes, polished phishing, and social engineering. You’ll hear how criminals stage fake transactions over Zoom, why C-suite leaders are targeted, and the first moves that can help you recover funds.   Whether you have been scammed before and are trying to heighten your defenses or you are planning for how to respond to a future scam, this episode will be a great resource.

    40 min
  2. Consent is broken | How do we fix it?

    17 SEPT

    Consent is broken | How do we fix it?

    Consent is one of the most misunderstood concepts in digital privacy.  Every click, swipe, and scroll can trigger a data transaction, yet today’s reliance on cookie banners and CMPs leaves companies exposed. As regulators grow more sophisticated and laws like CIPA and VPPA add new risks, it’s clear consent needs a serious rethink.   In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Max Anderson, Co-founder and Head of Product Development at Ketch, a provider of consent and data privacy management solutions, to discuss why current mechanisms are failing, how opt-outs are evolving beyond a checkbox, and what it means to embed meaningful consent into the user journey while still enabling innovation.

    47 min
  3. AI Issue Spotting: What is AI?

    8 SEPT

    AI Issue Spotting: What is AI?

    In this episode of Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin explores the challenges of defining artificial intelligence (AI) under emerging laws, including under the EU AI Act. He is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Etienne Drouard and senior associate Olga Kurochkina to discuss the difficulties in drawing clear lines around what qualifies as AI, the importance of that definition under the EU AI Act for both developers and users, and the broader landscape of AI regulation. The conversation highlights the importance of distinguishing AI from automation, the compliance obligations that follow, and the ways AI legislation continues to evolve.

    29 min
  4. The Trump Administration and AI

    14 AUG

    The Trump Administration and AI

    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 revoking President Biden’s earlier executive order. Host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Cybil Roehrenbeck to break down the plan and its accompanying executive orders, which aim to accelerate development of AI infrastructure, promote the export of AI-based technologies, and impose limits on how the federal government can purchase AI that are determined to have an ideological bias.

    29 min

  5. 24 JUL

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

    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 Chief Data Scientist at GAO, about how the US federal government is approaching its use of AI.  With a focus on the benefits and risks created by AI in the public sector, Scott and Taka explore the impact of AI on the public workforce, public services, national security, and policy making, while discussing agile governance, transparency, and the evolving leadership role of Chief AI Officers.     Two things become clear. First, the government is experiencing the same AI legal concerns as the private sector. And, second, companies and government have much to learn from one another on how they can each harness AI’s promise and manage its risks.

    43 min

  6. 26 JUN

    2025 state legislative roundup

    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.

    24 min

  7. 12 JUN

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

    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.

    1 hr

  8. 5 JUN

    Untangling liability in ad tech | Inside the IAB Europe Framework

    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.

    31 min
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Welcome to The Data Chronicles, hosted by partner Scott Loughlin, Co-Lead of the Hogan Lovells global Data, 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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  • Creator
    Hogan Lovells
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
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