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The Data Chronicles | A matter of national security — U.S. regulation of cross-border data transfers

18 December 2024

Join us for a short series examining the DOJ’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on cross-border data transfers and its potential to reshape global data flows from the US to China and other “countries of concern.” We’ll explore the NPRM’s implications for national security, compliance programs, data governance and the unique impact it will have on the health and life sciences sectors.

Overview, global and political shifts

In Episode 1, host Scott Loughlin provides an in-depth overview of the recent NPRM. Later in the episode, Scott is joined by Hogan Lovells partner Ajay Kuntamukkala to discuss the global commercial implication of the proposed rule and its potential impact on global businesses.

Global compliance

In Episode 2, Scott discusses with partners Elizabeth Boison and James Denvil the NPRM’s implications for global compliance and data protection programs.

The impact on the health and life sciences industry

Finally, in Episode 3, Scott continues the discussion with partner Mike Druckman to explore the unique impact of the proposed rule on the health and life sciences sector, including new standards for sensitive data such as genomic information and biospecimens.