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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.
November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Dr. David Mussington, CISSP DDN.QTE, Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, joined us for this timely discussion.
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Dr. David Mussington, CISSP DDN.QTE, Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, joined us for this timely discussion.
"This is a time to be ambitious about privacy enforcement," Davisson said at the event. "We’re at a point where the rubber is hitting the road.”
October 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"This is a time to be ambitious about privacy enforcement," Davisson said at the event. "We’re at a point where the rubber is hitting the road.”
Today, EPIC hosted a Global Encryption Day webinar where speakers Susan Landau, David Mussington, and Nitin Natarajan emphasized the shared responsibility of cybersecurity across individuals, governments, and the private sector.
Learn more about EPIC's work in this area: epic.org/issues/cyber...
Learn more about EPIC's work in this area: epic.org/issues/cyber...
October 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today, EPIC hosted a Global Encryption Day webinar where speakers Susan Landau, David Mussington, and Nitin Natarajan emphasized the shared responsibility of cybersecurity across individuals, governments, and the private sector.
Learn more about EPIC's work in this area: epic.org/issues/cyber...
Learn more about EPIC's work in this area: epic.org/issues/cyber...
Reminder: EPIC’s Global Encryption Day webinar starts tomorrow, October 21 at 10am ET. Hear from cybersecurity and policy leaders as they unpack how decades-old encryption backdoors enabled this breach — and what must be done to protect our systems going forward.
Register here: epic.org/ultimatehack
Register here: epic.org/ultimatehack
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Reminder: EPIC’s Global Encryption Day webinar starts tomorrow, October 21 at 10am ET. Hear from cybersecurity and policy leaders as they unpack how decades-old encryption backdoors enabled this breach — and what must be done to protect our systems going forward.
Register here: epic.org/ultimatehack
Register here: epic.org/ultimatehack
"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.
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"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.
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.
October 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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.
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.
September 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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.
EPIC’s Sara Geoghegan will speak on “Anticipated Trends for the Data Broker Industry and Enforcement” at The Capitol Forum's 2025 Tech Conference (October 1 at 1:30). The panel examines how data brokers monetize personal information and how regulation can increase accountability.
September 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
EPIC’s Sara Geoghegan will speak on “Anticipated Trends for the Data Broker Industry and Enforcement” at The Capitol Forum's 2025 Tech Conference (October 1 at 1:30). The panel examines how data brokers monetize personal information and how regulation can increase accountability.
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...
September 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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...
Secure your spot for EPIC Champions of Freedom 2025!
🗒️ Sept. 15, from 5-8 PM
📍True Reformer Building in Washington, D.C.
Speakers will offer insights about combating digital authoritarianism. Reception will follow. Presentation will be live-streamed. Register at epic.org/sept15
🗒️ Sept. 15, from 5-8 PM
📍True Reformer Building in Washington, D.C.
Speakers will offer insights about combating digital authoritarianism. Reception will follow. Presentation will be live-streamed. Register at epic.org/sept15
September 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Secure your spot for EPIC Champions of Freedom 2025!
🗒️ Sept. 15, from 5-8 PM
📍True Reformer Building in Washington, D.C.
Speakers will offer insights about combating digital authoritarianism. Reception will follow. Presentation will be live-streamed. Register at epic.org/sept15
🗒️ Sept. 15, from 5-8 PM
📍True Reformer Building in Washington, D.C.
Speakers will offer insights about combating digital authoritarianism. Reception will follow. Presentation will be live-streamed. Register at epic.org/sept15
EPIC's Sara Geoghegan will be speaking on GW's Ethical Tech Initiative and the GW Center for Law and Technology's panel discussion on the legal landscape of reproductive data privacy. We invite you to attend tomorrow Sept 10 at 12 p.m. and be part of the dialogue on protecting privacy rights!
September 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
EPIC's Sara Geoghegan will be speaking on GW's Ethical Tech Initiative and the GW Center for Law and Technology's panel discussion on the legal landscape of reproductive data privacy. We invite you to attend tomorrow Sept 10 at 12 p.m. and be part of the dialogue on protecting privacy rights!
If you have any questions about 2025 Champions of Freedom, please reach out to events@epic.org. We hope to see you at the True Reformer Building on September 15, RSVP at epic.org/sept15.
August 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you have any questions about 2025 Champions of Freedom, please reach out to events@epic.org. We hope to see you at the True Reformer Building on September 15, RSVP at epic.org/sept15.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: The EPIC Champions of Freedom 2025 will be held on Monday, September 15, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the True Reformer Building in Washington, D.C. RSVP at epic.org/sept15.
August 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: The EPIC Champions of Freedom 2025 will be held on Monday, September 15, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the True Reformer Building in Washington, D.C. RSVP at epic.org/sept15.
EPIC Executive Director Alan Butler testified at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on protecting Americans’ online data. Butler urged federal lawmakers to pass a strong federal data privacy law that protects personal data, something EPIC has been calling on Congress to do for over 25 years.
July 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
EPIC Executive Director Alan Butler testified at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on protecting Americans’ online data. Butler urged federal lawmakers to pass a strong federal data privacy law that protects personal data, something EPIC has been calling on Congress to do for over 25 years.
“Consumers deserve robust privacy protections and rights over their own data, regardless of the type of business collecting and processing that information...”
➡️ Read EPIC's latest white paper by Law Fellow Caroline Kraczon and Scholar in Residence @jshermcyber.bsky.social: epic.org/documents/un...
➡️ Read EPIC's latest white paper by Law Fellow Caroline Kraczon and Scholar in Residence @jshermcyber.bsky.social: epic.org/documents/un...
July 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“Consumers deserve robust privacy protections and rights over their own data, regardless of the type of business collecting and processing that information...”
➡️ Read EPIC's latest white paper by Law Fellow Caroline Kraczon and Scholar in Residence @jshermcyber.bsky.social: epic.org/documents/un...
➡️ Read EPIC's latest white paper by Law Fellow Caroline Kraczon and Scholar in Residence @jshermcyber.bsky.social: epic.org/documents/un...
📊📜 Today, EPIC published "Unbridled and Underregulated: Removing FCRA and GLBA Exemptions from Privacy Laws to Hold Data Brokers Accountable, a white paper by Law Fellow Caroline Kraczon and Scholar in Residence Justin Sherman @jshermcyber.bsky.social: epic.org/documents/un...
July 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📊📜 Today, EPIC published "Unbridled and Underregulated: Removing FCRA and GLBA Exemptions from Privacy Laws to Hold Data Brokers Accountable, a white paper by Law Fellow Caroline Kraczon and Scholar in Residence Justin Sherman @jshermcyber.bsky.social: epic.org/documents/un...
The advancement of American AI must deliver first and foremost for the American people; we can't afford to let Big Tech and Big Oil lobbyists write the rules. That's why we need a People’s AI Action Plan that puts the needs of everyday Americans over corporate profits. peoplesaiaction.com
July 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The advancement of American AI must deliver first and foremost for the American people; we can't afford to let Big Tech and Big Oil lobbyists write the rules. That's why we need a People’s AI Action Plan that puts the needs of everyday Americans over corporate profits. peoplesaiaction.com
📜 EPIC, @colorofchange.bsky.social, and @consumerfed.bsky.social
published the “Tech Industry Playbook,” showing how Big Tech has strategically advocated for weak #privacy laws that maintain the status quo: epic.org/wp-content/u...
published the “Tech Industry Playbook,” showing how Big Tech has strategically advocated for weak #privacy laws that maintain the status quo: epic.org/wp-content/u...
July 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
📜 EPIC, @colorofchange.bsky.social, and @consumerfed.bsky.social
published the “Tech Industry Playbook,” showing how Big Tech has strategically advocated for weak #privacy laws that maintain the status quo: epic.org/wp-content/u...
published the “Tech Industry Playbook,” showing how Big Tech has strategically advocated for weak #privacy laws that maintain the status quo: epic.org/wp-content/u...
EPIC Law Fellow @kara-williams.bsky.social, Grace Gedye of Consumer Reports, and @cvenzke.bsky.social of the ACLU attended ACM’s FAccT conference to present a tutorial on the landscape of U.S. state AI policy and stakeholders. @facct.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
EPIC Law Fellow @kara-williams.bsky.social, Grace Gedye of Consumer Reports, and @cvenzke.bsky.social of the ACLU attended ACM’s FAccT conference to present a tutorial on the landscape of U.S. state AI policy and stakeholders. @facct.bsky.social
⚠️ We’re in the middle of the biggest data breach in U.S. history. Since DOGE’s creation, the agency has forced its way into countless sensitive databases across the federal government, consolidating sensitive personal data from tens of millions of people.
July 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
⚠️ We’re in the middle of the biggest data breach in U.S. history. Since DOGE’s creation, the agency has forced its way into countless sensitive databases across the federal government, consolidating sensitive personal data from tens of millions of people.
“[R]obust risk assessments are an essential safeguard for consumers,” said @johndavisson.bsky.social, EPIC Director of Litigation. “Sadly, California looks poised to squander its best chance to enact strong risk assessment requirements.”
Read EPIC’s report here: epic.org/assessing-th...
Read EPIC’s report here: epic.org/assessing-th...
June 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“[R]obust risk assessments are an essential safeguard for consumers,” said @johndavisson.bsky.social, EPIC Director of Litigation. “Sadly, California looks poised to squander its best chance to enact strong risk assessment requirements.”
Read EPIC’s report here: epic.org/assessing-th...
Read EPIC’s report here: epic.org/assessing-th...
“Risk assessments are a critical way to make businesses show their work and ensure that their data practices are not putting consumers at risk.” said @mayu-tm.bsky.social, EPIC Law Fellow and report author.
Read more about this in EPIC’s newly-released report: epic.org/assessing-th...
Read more about this in EPIC’s newly-released report: epic.org/assessing-th...
June 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“Risk assessments are a critical way to make businesses show their work and ensure that their data practices are not putting consumers at risk.” said @mayu-tm.bsky.social, EPIC Law Fellow and report author.
Read more about this in EPIC’s newly-released report: epic.org/assessing-th...
Read more about this in EPIC’s newly-released report: epic.org/assessing-th...
⚠️🤖 Today, EPIC released Assessing the Assessments: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Algorithmic & Privacy Risk Assessments. The report lays out the ideal elements of a risk assessment framework and engages with California’s ongoing development of risk assessment rules. epic.org/assessing-th...
June 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
⚠️🤖 Today, EPIC released Assessing the Assessments: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Algorithmic & Privacy Risk Assessments. The report lays out the ideal elements of a risk assessment framework and engages with California’s ongoing development of risk assessment rules. epic.org/assessing-th...
🗓️⚠️ We are one week away from our panel on “Risks and Risk Assessments: Reporting Out on California's Proposed AI & Privacy Regulations” on June 16, 9 am PT / 12 pm ET.
Register today:
epic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register today:
epic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🗓️⚠️ We are one week away from our panel on “Risks and Risk Assessments: Reporting Out on California's Proposed AI & Privacy Regulations” on June 16, 9 am PT / 12 pm ET.
Register today:
epic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register today:
epic.zoom.us/webinar/regi...