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As more state lawmakers are navigating tech-related privacy, transparency, and accountability issues, EPIC has become a go-to expert for legislators. This year, we helped advance safeguards in CA, VT, OR, MA, and beyond. Your donations make this important work possible. Donate today! Epic.org/donate
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As more state lawmakers are navigating tech-related privacy, transparency, and accountability issues, EPIC has become a go-to expert for legislators. This year, we helped advance safeguards in CA, VT, OR, MA, and beyond. Your donations make this important work possible. Donate today! Epic.org/donate
Here is what EPIC's Consumer Privacy team wants to see more & less of in 2026!
EPIC’s Consumer Privacy team seeks to protect individuals from data abuses and strengthen privacy standards online. Your support will help us carry on this work in 2026! Donate now: epic.org/donate.
EPIC’s Consumer Privacy team seeks to protect individuals from data abuses and strengthen privacy standards online. Your support will help us carry on this work in 2026! Donate now: epic.org/donate.
December 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Here is what EPIC's Consumer Privacy team wants to see more & less of in 2026!
EPIC’s Consumer Privacy team seeks to protect individuals from data abuses and strengthen privacy standards online. Your support will help us carry on this work in 2026! Donate now: epic.org/donate.
EPIC’s Consumer Privacy team seeks to protect individuals from data abuses and strengthen privacy standards online. Your support will help us carry on this work in 2026! Donate now: epic.org/donate.
NEW: EPIC published “Data Broker Harms to Public Officials,” a one-pager outlining how data brokers inadvertently provide tools to locate and track public officials, creating severe safety threats.
Read about current protections and policy recommendations here: epic.org/updated-epic...
Read about current protections and policy recommendations here: epic.org/updated-epic...
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NEW: EPIC published “Data Broker Harms to Public Officials,” a one-pager outlining how data brokers inadvertently provide tools to locate and track public officials, creating severe safety threats.
Read about current protections and policy recommendations here: epic.org/updated-epic...
Read about current protections and policy recommendations here: epic.org/updated-epic...
Federal agencies are attempting to gut laws meant to protect consumers from discriminatory lending practices. This week, EPIC filed comments opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s proposed rules on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), or Regulation B. epic.org/epic-urges-c...
EPIC Urges CFPB to Retain Protections Against Discriminatory Lending
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December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Federal agencies are attempting to gut laws meant to protect consumers from discriminatory lending practices. This week, EPIC filed comments opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s proposed rules on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), or Regulation B. epic.org/epic-urges-c...
NEW: EPIC and Just Futures Law published “How Data Brokers Harm Immigrants,” a one-pager detailing how the data broker industry sells sensitive information which can be used to target immigrants for deportation, marketing for predatory products, or criminalization. Read more here: buff.ly/a2ozsIx
December 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
NEW: EPIC and Just Futures Law published “How Data Brokers Harm Immigrants,” a one-pager detailing how the data broker industry sells sensitive information which can be used to target immigrants for deportation, marketing for predatory products, or criminalization. Read more here: buff.ly/a2ozsIx
Holiday gift prices seeming a little higher than normal this year? One factor could be something called surveillance pricing that companies are suing to keep consumers in the dark about. In this blog post, EPIC staff explains the legal and policy problems with this anti-consumer move.
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Holiday gift prices seeming a little higher than normal this year? One factor could be something called surveillance pricing that companies are suing to keep consumers in the dark about. In this blog post, EPIC staff explains the legal and policy problems with this anti-consumer move.
Companies increasingly use digital labor platforms to decide who gets to work, when they work, and how much they get paid—all without paying fair wages, providing benefits, or maintaining accountability.
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Companies increasingly use digital labor platforms to decide who gets to work, when they work, and how much they get paid—all without paying fair wages, providing benefits, or maintaining accountability.
NEW: EPIC partnered with the National Network to End Domestic Violence to publish a one-pager about how the data broker industry presents alarming consequences for domestic violence survivors. Read our policy recommendations here: buff.ly/a2ozsIx
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
NEW: EPIC partnered with the National Network to End Domestic Violence to publish a one-pager about how the data broker industry presents alarming consequences for domestic violence survivors. Read our policy recommendations here: buff.ly/a2ozsIx
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Looks like the Selective Service is planning to disclose (or already disclosing) personal data to unspecified agencies regarding 'potential violation[s]' of law—which in the present context may well include sending immigrants' records to DHS/ICE: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23111.pdf
December 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Looks like the Selective Service is planning to disclose (or already disclosing) personal data to unspecified agencies regarding 'potential violation[s]' of law—which in the present context may well include sending immigrants' records to DHS/ICE: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23111.pdf
NEW: EPIC published updates to a series of one-pagers about threats posed by data brokers—an industry of shadowy companies that trade in personal data—to provide concise, high-level summaries of key issues and current protections across specific communities.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW: EPIC published updates to a series of one-pagers about threats posed by data brokers—an industry of shadowy companies that trade in personal data—to provide concise, high-level summaries of key issues and current protections across specific communities.
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In a key win for consumer privacy, the FTC has upheld a 2021 consent decree against Scott Zuckerman, CEO of the stalkerware app SpyFone. Zuckerman had petitioned to reduce his obligations, which include a permanent ban on selling surveillance products. epic.org/ftc-denies-s...
FTC Denies Stalkerware CEO’s Attempt to Evade Consent Decree, Citing to EPIC Comments
<p>On December 8, the Federal Trade Commission denied the petition of Scott Zuckerman, CEO of the stalkerware app SpyFone, who sought to vacate or reduce his obligations under a 2021 FTC Consent…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In a key win for consumer privacy, the FTC has upheld a 2021 consent decree against Scott Zuckerman, CEO of the stalkerware app SpyFone. Zuckerman had petitioned to reduce his obligations, which include a permanent ban on selling surveillance products. epic.org/ftc-denies-s...
The federal gov't is pooling data across agencies to create a national citizenship database & encouraging states to use it to revoke voting rights. EPIC & partner organizations filed comments to the Social Security Administration condemning its unlawful transfer of personal information to the DHS
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The federal gov't is pooling data across agencies to create a national citizenship database & encouraging states to use it to revoke voting rights. EPIC & partner organizations filed comments to the Social Security Administration condemning its unlawful transfer of personal information to the DHS
Join Ari Waldman, the Chair of EPIC's board, in supporting EPIC this holiday season! epic.org/donate.
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join Ari Waldman, the Chair of EPIC's board, in supporting EPIC this holiday season! epic.org/donate.
President Trump's Executive Order attempting to stop states from regulating AI is "exactly the opposite of what our country needs right now," said EPIC Executive Director @alanindc.bsky.social.
December 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
President Trump's Executive Order attempting to stop states from regulating AI is "exactly the opposite of what our country needs right now," said EPIC Executive Director @alanindc.bsky.social.
EPIC joined a coalition letter calling on the House Financial Services Committee to oppose a bill that would establish “AI Innovation Labs,” permitting financial firms to experiment with artificial intelligence without the threat of liability for causing harm.
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
EPIC joined a coalition letter calling on the House Financial Services Committee to oppose a bill that would establish “AI Innovation Labs,” permitting financial firms to experiment with artificial intelligence without the threat of liability for causing harm.
EPIC's Calli Schroeder joined a roundtable on safeguarding veterans' information w/ the @democrats-veterans.house.gov. Despite demand for data from the AI industry, Schroeder emphasized the need to push back on misleading narratives of AI use when they compromise the security of veterans’ data.
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
EPIC's Calli Schroeder joined a roundtable on safeguarding veterans' information w/ the @democrats-veterans.house.gov. Despite demand for data from the AI industry, Schroeder emphasized the need to push back on misleading narratives of AI use when they compromise the security of veterans’ data.
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We’re at the U.S. Capitol 🏛️ for the introduction of the Empowering App-Based Workers Act in the #USHouse. Watch live ▶️ to hear from app-based workers, the bill’s sponsors, and NELP on why this bill is an important step in building a #GoodJobsEconomy 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpaG...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We’re at the U.S. Capitol 🏛️ for the introduction of the Empowering App-Based Workers Act in the #USHouse. Watch live ▶️ to hear from app-based workers, the bill’s sponsors, and NELP on why this bill is an important step in building a #GoodJobsEconomy 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpaG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpaG...
Meta is trying to use an overbroad interpretation of Section 230 to escape a lawsuit alleging that it designed its platform to be addictive to minors. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court asked Meta if its reading of Section 230 can be reconciled w/ EPIC’s interpretation of the law.
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Meta is trying to use an overbroad interpretation of Section 230 to escape a lawsuit alleging that it designed its platform to be addictive to minors. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court asked Meta if its reading of Section 230 can be reconciled w/ EPIC’s interpretation of the law.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
EPIC does our work without corporate or government funding. As tech & state power merge, independence matters more than ever. Your $100, $500, or $1,000 donation helps our team bring their expertise to lawmakers and the public, strengthening our work to hold institutions accountable. epic.org/donate
Technology may change, but your fundamental rights don't. This National Human Rights Day, we reaffirm that principles of privacy, dignity, & nondiscrimination remain in the face of new technology like AI. Your support helps EPIC secure these rights for all people in the digital age. epic.org/donate
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Technology may change, but your fundamental rights don't. This National Human Rights Day, we reaffirm that principles of privacy, dignity, & nondiscrimination remain in the face of new technology like AI. Your support helps EPIC secure these rights for all people in the digital age. epic.org/donate
Here is what EPIC's Surveillance Oversight team wants to see more & less of in 2026! Your support will help them advocate for better oversight of surveillance systems, while identifying, making public &, where appropriate, rolling back advanced surveillance technologies. Donate now: epic.org/donate
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Here is what EPIC's Surveillance Oversight team wants to see more & less of in 2026! Your support will help them advocate for better oversight of surveillance systems, while identifying, making public &, where appropriate, rolling back advanced surveillance technologies. Donate now: epic.org/donate
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in Slaughter v. Trump, a case challenging the President’s attempted firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. epic.org/supreme-cour...
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Case That Could Decide Fate of Independent Agencies
<p>The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in Slaughter v. Trump, a case challenging the President’s attempted firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter.</p>
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December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in Slaughter v. Trump, a case challenging the President’s attempted firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. epic.org/supreme-cour...
Here is what EPIC's AI and Human Rights team wants to see more and less of in 2026! Your support will enable them to continue to promote regulatory frameworks that focus on the real-world human impacts and harms of AI. Donate now: epic.org/donate
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Here is what EPIC's AI and Human Rights team wants to see more and less of in 2026! Your support will enable them to continue to promote regulatory frameworks that focus on the real-world human impacts and harms of AI. Donate now: epic.org/donate
Over the past several months DHS radically overhauled a federal benefits system into a national citizenship database—putting privacy & voting rights at risk. An EPIC-led coalition filed comments to DHS condemning its unlawful capture & use of sensitive Social Security data to fuel voter roll purges
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Over the past several months DHS radically overhauled a federal benefits system into a national citizenship database—putting privacy & voting rights at risk. An EPIC-led coalition filed comments to DHS condemning its unlawful capture & use of sensitive Social Security data to fuel voter roll purges