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The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) was established in 1994 to secure the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age. RSVP for EPIC Champions of Freedom 2025: epic.org/sept15.

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EPIC @epic.org · 22d

Thank you to everyone who joined the EPIC Champions of Freedom 2025 event. We were joined by a distinguished panel that explored strategies to confront digital authoritarianism and strengthen democracy. This important work is only possible with your continued support: epic.org/donate-to-ep...

EPIC @epic.org · 16h

Read more about EPIC’s initiatives to defend the CFPB’s consumer protection work: epic.org/epic-joins-o...

EPIC Joins Over 35 Organizations to Defend Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Consumer Complaint System

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EPIC @epic.org · 16h

He joined the Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s Consumer Financial Services Institute last month for a panel discussion on data privacy and security trends. Davisson discussed ways to continue upholding consumer protections despite regulatory rollbacks and the restructuring of federal agencies.

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EPIC @epic.org · 16h

"While in my view the hollowing out of the CFPB is an American tragedy, there are ways that the work of the CFPB can be carried forward by the FTC and by state attorneys general,” said EPIC Director of Litigation John Davisson.

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EPIC @epic.org · 1d

The request for a preliminary injunction, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asks the court to stop the administration from moving forward with its data consolidation plans while the case is considered.

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EPIC @epic.org · 1d

NEW: EPIC and partner organizations just filed an emergency motion in their class action lawsuit to stop the Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful creation of “national data banks” containing millions of Americans’ sensitive information. epic.org/press-releas...

PRESS RELEASE: Emergency Relief Sought to Protect Upcoming Elections from Trump-Vance Administration Plot to Facilitate Illegal and Inaccurate Voter Roll Purges

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EPIC @epic.org · 2d

Geoghegan was joined by EPIC Scholar in Residence, Justin Sherman, for a productive conversation about how regulatory actions can mitigate the harms caused by the collection, packaging, and monetization of personal information.

Read more about EPIC’s work on this issue: epic.org/issues/consu....

Data Brokers

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EPIC @epic.org · 2d

She emphasized the vulnerability of certain groups: “It’s dangerous when domestic violence survivors’ location information becomes accessible, when political or public figures’ location information is accessible— information that can reveal pregnancy status, abortion care, or gender-affirming care.”

EPIC @epic.org · 2d

“This data collection is harmful because we don’t agree to enter a relationship with the data broker, and we don’t know the collection is occurring,” she said.

EPIC @epic.org · 2d

EPIC’s Sara Geoghegan joined a panel at @capitolforum.bsky.social 2025 Tech Conference last week to discuss the perils of the pervasive data broker ecosystem.

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EPIC @epic.org · 2d

Join EPIC on Global Encryption Day to examine recent attacks that have exposed our phone & text messaging systems, how these attacks exploited encryption backdoors Congress created 30 years ago, and what it will take to secure these systems again.

10/21 @ 3PM

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EPIC @epic.org · 5d

We advocate for strong, upfront protections limiting the data that can be collected and used—so technology works for people, not against them.

Learn more: epic.org/documents/th...

The State Data Privacy Act

In our State Data Privacy Act, we set forth a compromise bill built on existing state laws that meaningfully protects privacy while encouraging innovation.

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EPIC @epic.org · 5d

It’s National Techies Day! EPIC has long advocated for privacy laws that focus on data minimization so that consumers aren’t forced to navigate complex choices about which products and services to trust.

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EPIC @epic.org · 6d

“Grouping new technologies that have unknown risks together with systems that have been used for years and have well-documented histories of specific harms muddies the issue for legislators, making every bill seem like a referendum on technological progress as a concept.”
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Specific Terms for Specific Risks: The Need for Accurate Definitions of AI Systems in Policymaking

Despite our cultural tendency to refer to a huge variety of different technologies as “AI,” it is essential to be specific about what we mean, both in common conversation and in legislators’ effort...

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EPIC @epic.org · 7d

A Florida court dismisses Wiretap Act charges against journalist Timothy Burke, leaning heavily on arguments advanced by an EPIC amicus brief. This ruling reinforces First Amendment protections & prevents the use of broad Wiretap Act allegations to justify search warrants.
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FL District Court Rightly Tasks Gov’t with Proving Interception in Journalist Livestream Case

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EPIC @epic.org · 7d

🎉 Maryland's privacy law goes into effect today! The law meaningfully limits personal data collection and abuse. EPIC testified in support of the bill in both the House and Senate.
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Maryland Online Data Privacy Act Comes Into Effect

Today, October 1, 2025, the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act came into effect. This law marks a significant shift in state privacy law landscape toward laws that meaningfully limit personal data co...

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EPIC @epic.org · 8d

3. Calli Schroeder (Director of the AI & Human Rights Program, EPIC Senior Counsel) for @techpolicypress.bsky.social

Responsible Release and Accountability for Generative AI Systems

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Responsible Release and Accountability for Generative AI Systems | TechPolicy.Press

Conversations with Hugging Face researcher Irene Solaiman and EPIC lawyers Calli Schroeder and Ben Winters.

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EPIC @epic.org · 8d

2. Alan Butler (Executive Director and President) for @politico.com

This expert says DOGE is a privacy nightmare. Here's why.

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This expert says DOGE is a privacy nightmare. Here's why

Podkastepisode · POLITICO Tech · 05.02.2025 · 17 min

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EPIC @epic.org · 8d

1. Kara Williams (EPIC Counsel) for Scoop News Group

States shouldn't wait for federal action on data privacy, says one expert

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States shouldn't wait for federal action on data privacy, says one expert | StateScoop

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong recently recommended that the state’s lawmakers strengthen a statewide privacy law enacted two years ago, including by sending “warning letters” to violators ...

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EPIC @epic.org · 8d

It's #InternationalPodcastDay! Tune in as our team breaks down the privacy + surveillance challenges shaping the future and why stronger protections matter now more than ever.

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EPIC @epic.org · 8d

🚨 BREAKING: EPIC and partner organizations have filed a class action lawsuit to stop the Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful creation of “national data banks” that consolidate millions of Americans’ most sensitive personal records across federal agencies.
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PRESS RELEASE: Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration’s Unlawful “National Data Banks” That Consolidate Sensitive Personal Information Across Federal Agencies

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EPIC @epic.org · 9d

EPIC calls on the FTC to withdraw its misguided inquiry into gender-affirming care for minors. The inquiry suggests that such care could constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice and diverts the Commission from its core mission.
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EPIC Calls on FTC to Abandon Gender-Affirming Care Inquisition, Refocus on Safeguarding Consumers

On Friday, EPIC submitted comments in response to the FTC’s request for information on gender-affirming care for minors. EPIC called on the FTC to close this wasteful and misguided inquiry.

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EPIC @epic.org · 12d

“Today’s settlement underscores what consumers have long known: Big Tech’s attempt to take more money out of our pockets and to collect more of our personal information by trapping us in subscriptions is illegal and wrong," said @sarageoghegan.bsky.social, EPIC Senior Counsel.

EPIC @epic.org · 12d

The FTC’s case is based on practices that EPIC, the Norwegian Consumer Council, and @tacd-consumers.bsky.social highlighted more than four years ago.

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EPIC @epic.org · 12d

Yesterday, the FTC announced it had reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over the company’s manipulative subscription tactics. The $2.5 billion penalty, however, falls far short of Amazon’s gains from its unfair Prime subscription practices.

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PRESS RELEASE: FTC Settles With Amazon Over Manipulative Subscription Practices Identified Years Ago by EPIC, Partner Orgs

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EPIC @epic.org · 13d

This unanimous Senate vote signals real momentum to rein in Big Tech’s exploitation of our personal data. Next stop for the MDPA: the Massachusetts House of Representatives!