The CCPA emerges as a new legal battleground for web tracking litigation
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.
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AI issue spotting | Navigating regulatory challenges and opportunities in medical devices
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.
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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.
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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