Connected Home & Business Security.

Smart access, surveillance systems, and cyber-physical security in homes and workplaces

The security of our homes, businesses, property, employees, and loved ones is paramount. Connected security devices and services—combining smart cameras, sensors, alarms, and cloud-based monitoring platforms—enable real-time, remote monitoring and rapid response to threats. As the sector grows and innovates, legal and regulatory complexities have increased, requiring companies to navigate evolving compliance landscapes while delivering trusted solutions.

How we support our clients

Hogan Lovells partners with connected security companies to address a wide range of global challenges. We help clients grow their businesses and launch innovative products by providing strategic guidance on government affairs, privacy and cybersecurity, export controls, and incident response. Our team leverages deep sector experience to ensure clients can confidently manage risk, maintain compliance, and build consumer trust.

Areas of focus

Government Affairs & Facial Recognition

  • Advocating for reasonable regulatory exceptions for facial recognition technologies
  • Explaining benefits to lawmakers and policymakers
  • Navigating legacy and emerging privacy laws

Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance

  • Addressing cross-border data flows, AI risk assessments, and transparency requirements
  • Managing individual rights requests and government/third-party data requests
  • Calibrating privacy programs to align with global legal requirements

Export & Trade Compliance

  • Supporting global supply chain management
  • Advising on export controls, sanctions, and international trade regulations

Government & Third-Party Data Requests

  • Developing playbooks for efficient, compliant responses
  • Preserving trust while meeting legal obligations

Cybersecurity Incident Response

  • Preparing for and responding to cyberattacks and service disruptions
  • Mitigating operational and reputational impacts
  • Leveraging global experience for rapid, effective incident management
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Delivering results

A leading connected security company faced challenges launching a new facial recognition-enabled security system across multiple jurisdictions. Hogan Lovells worked with the client to advocate for regulatory exceptions, enabling the use of facial recognition for authorized access while minimizing false alarms. We developed privacy and cybersecurity programs to address cross-border data flows and AI risk assessments, and created playbooks for responding to government and third-party data requests. When the company experienced a cybersecurity incident, our rapid response services helped mitigate operational impacts and maintain customer trust. As a result, the client successfully expanded its offerings globally, meeting regulatory requirements and delivering innovative security solutions.

Key Contact

W. James Denvil

Partner Global Regulatory

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