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Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Hogan Lovells

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Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Hogan Lovells remains one of the country's preeminent privacy and data security practices. A highly talented roster of attorneys advising clients on major data breaches and complex policy matters across a multitude of industries, including retail, automotive and media. Particular expertise in healthcare privacy issues such as HIPAA compliance, wearable technology and medical data cyber-attacks. Additionally capable in a regulatory capacity, especially relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), working in conjunction with the firm's European offices. Skilled at representing clients in investigations conducted by the FTC and other enforcement bodies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells US LLP represented Otsuka regarding regulatory policy matters including domestic and international data privacy, AI compliance and cybersecurity.

Strengths

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  • Hogan have deep understanding of relevant data privacy and security requirements and provide practical advice which is of the utmost importance when trying to implement laws often unclear and vague.

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  • Hogan's data privacy team is among the most accomplished in the industry.

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  • I have complete trust in Hogan during complex technical and sophisticated matters. It's evident the firm ensures their team are educated on trends and the impacts of the industry on their clients.

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  • Hogan is consistently more pragmatic on privacy compared to other firms. Their ability to understand the global picture and its constant changes but still move fast has been a gamechanger for us.

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  • Hogan never drops the ball in picking up the phone or getting back to us right away and one of the best things is they give us a view of what's going on above and beyond our immediate circumstances.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Wolf
    Christopher Wolf

    Christopher Wolf

    Christopher Wolf is noted for his seasoned expertise in privacy law matters and remains an excellent choice of counsel for complex regulatory issues.

    • Chris is a great lawyer.

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    • Obviously a long-time elder statesman of the privacy world, Chris is very good.

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  • Marcy Wilder
    Marcy Wilder

    Marcy Wilder

    Marcy Wilder is well versed in representing clients in regulatory investigations, with a particularly strong reputation in the healthcare sector. She is particularly recommended for guidance with the implementation of HIPAA compliance plans.

    • Marcy is best in class.

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    • I mean Marcy wrote HIPAA. She's an incredible lawyer and has a wonderful legacy.

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    • Marcy is one of the top health privacy lawyers.

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    • Marcy is a great resource and is the primary contact that helps find the right resource at Hogan.

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    • Marcy's one of the preeminent HIPAA and privacy lawyers in the country; she oversees that practice group.

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  • Paul Otto
    Paul Otto

    Paul Otto

    Paul Otto is notably adept at providing counsel on cyber-attacks in the health sphere. He is also regularly called upon to advise clients on federal and state investigations.

    • Paul was instrumental in managing a difficult data incident. He quickly gained the trust of the legal team, other key stakeholders and was highly responsive, practical and strategic in his approach.

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    • I can rely on Paul to provide knowledgeable, practical, grounded and actionable guidance.

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    • Paul is an outstanding attorney. He also brings to the table sophisticated understanding of IT technology and relates well to our business partners.

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    • Paul's a real expert on cybersecurity and how it relates to healthcare regulations. He's the best at that sort of thing.

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    • I cannot say enough good things about Paul. He's incredibly smart and detail-oriented while also being kind.

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  • Scott Loughlin
    Scott Loughlin

    Scott Loughlin

    Scott Loughlin has significant experience of providing counsel on compliance with complex privacy regulations, as well as incident preparedness and response. He demonstrates notable strength in the healthcare sector.

    • Scott is both an excellent lawyer and a pragmatic partner to our business. His advice is not only legally sound and defensible but also takes into account the nature and complexities of our business.

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    • Scott has a unique ability to see the long-term implications of a matter. He often looks beyond the immediate question to how a decision we make or a position we take will impact us down the road.

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    • Scott is a true expert in the field and is incredibly commercial and efficient.

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    • Scott is one of those rare people who is a brilliant attorney and is also humble, kind, trustworthy, and practical. I truly enjoy working with him every time, on every matter.

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    • Scott is very knowledgeable of U.S. data privacy laws and is a great resource for understanding the latest risks in data privacy, especially in the area of web-related data sharing.

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