EPIC Alert Volume 21 (2014)
EPIC Alert 21.24 (December 19, 2014)
- 'Eyes Over DC' - Defense Department Launches Surveillance Blimps
- Privacy Research Study: Future of Data Privacy Uncertain
- EPIC Backs Comments on Location Privacy
- Dutch Privacy Officials Find Google Violates National Privacy Law
- Senator Franken Questions Uber on Use of Passenger Data
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'The Black Box Society'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.23 (December 10, 2014)
- EPIC Asks New Mexico Supreme Court to Limit Aerial Surveillance
- EU Officials: 'Right to be Forgotten' Applies Worldwide
- EPIC Pursues FOIA Suit on Vast Phone Record Database 'Hemisphere'
- EPIC Uncovers DOD Student Data Collection Procedures
- California Court Strikes Down DNA Collection Law
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: "@War"
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.22 (November 26, 2014)
- Senate Republicans Block US Surveillance Reform
- EPIC Seeks Reports on FISA Court Decisions
- Senate Committee Endorses FOIA Improvements Act
- FTC Fines Privacy Certification Company TRUSTe
- Report Reveals Homeland Security Misplaced 12,000 FOIA Requests
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.21 (November 17, 2014)
- EPIC Prevails in Case Against FBI re: Next Generation ID
- EPIC Urges Federal Court to Uphold FTC Data Security Authority
- EPIC Testifies Against Changes to Judicial Rules re: Police Hacking
- EPIC Urges Privacy Board to Focus on Privacy Act Enforcement
- EPIC Urges Defense Dept. to Adopt Strong Open Government Rules
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Privacy Policy'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.20 (October 29, 2014)
- Obama Issues Executive Order to Strengthen Consumer Privacy
- EPIC Urges Transportation Department to Protect Driver Privacy
- EPIC Recommends Research on 'Privacy Enhancing Technologies'
- EPIC, 49 Other Organizations Urge Obama to Update FOIA
- EPIC Spotlight: Domestic Drones, Surveillance and Privacy Risks
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.19 (October 17, 2014)
- EPIC v. CIA: EPIC Seeks Details of CIA Surveillance of Congress
- At OECD Global Forum, EPIC Urges 'Algorithmic Transparency'
- California Enacts Comprehensive Student Privacy Law
- Supreme Court Issues Stay Preventing Implementation of Voter ID Law
- Japanese Court Upholds 'Right to Be Forgotten'
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.18 (October 1, 2014)
- EPIC FOIA: FBI Extends 'Rap Back' Biometric Collection
- EPIC Urges FTC to Investigate Maricopa Data Breach
- EPIC Files Comments to CFPB on Financial Privacy
- EPIC, Coalition Urge UN Group to Review US Spy Programs
- 'Eyes Over Washington': EPIC Obtains New Docs on Army Blimps
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Op-Ed: 'Student Data Collection is Out of Control'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.17 (September 15, 2014)
- After EPIC FOIA, Army Retracts Plan for Video in DC Blimp
- EPIC, Experts Support Privacy for Telephone Data in NSA Court Case
- EPIC (Finally) Obtains Memos on Warrantless Wiretapping Program
- FCC Fines Verizon $7.4 Million for Violating Consumer Privacy
- EPIC Seeks Electronic Voting Security Report
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Hate Crimes in Cyberspace'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.16 (September 3, 2014)
- Federal Judge: Proposed Google Settlement "Doesn't Pass Smell Test"
- EPIC FOIA Finds $1.6B DC Army Blimps Loaded with Spy Gear, Missiles
- Security Experts: EPIC Correct on Body Scanner Flaws, Dangers
- European Facebook User Privacy Lawsuit Moves Forward
- Senator Rockefeller Investigates Airline Privacy Practices
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'What Stays in Vegas'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.15 (August 19, 2014)
- EPIC FOIA: FISA Criticized, Congress Ignored, NSA Pen Trap Program
- EPIC Demands Report Detailing CIA's Surveillance of Congress
- EPIC Sues FBI for Missing Privacy Reports
- EPIC Seeks Information About Secret Surveillance Authority
- Consumer Privacy Groups Urge Court to Reject Google Settlement
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.14 (July 30, 2014)
- Lawsuit Against Google for Privacy Changes Moves Forward
- EPIC Files Lawsuit For Details of Government Profiling System
- EPIC Uncovers Complaints from Ed. Dept. re: Misuse of Records
- EPIC Urges Privacy Board to Address 12333 Surveillance Authority
- EPIC, Consumer Groups Challenge Facebook on Web Snooping
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Rise of the American Corporate Security State'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.13 (July 16, 2014)
- EPIC Challenges Facebook's Manipulation of Users, Files Complaint
- EPIC Defends FOIA Victory in Federal Appeals Court
- Privacy Panel Backs PRISM Program
- FTC Releases 2014 Data Security Update, Enforcement Issues Remain
- Attorney General Supports Privacy Act Protections for EU Citizens
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Editorial: 'Invitation to a Dialogue: Internet Behemoths'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.12 (June 30, 2014)
- Unanimous Supreme Court Upholds Privacy Rights of Cell Phone Users
- Obama Renews Unlawful NSA Bulk Record Collection Program
- EPIC Seeks Records on FTC 'Sign-off' for Facebook Changes
- Coalition to AG: Review FBI's Massive Biometric Database
- Appeals Court Releases 'Drone Killing' Memo, EPIC Filed Amicus
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'No Place to Hide'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.11 (June 16, 2014)
- EPIC v. NSA: EPIC Obtains Presidential Directive for Cybersecurity
- EPIC Celebrates 20 Years of Protecting Privacy
- EPIC Urges FTC to Protect Snapchat Users' Privacy
- FTC Urges Court to Protect Student Privacy
- EPIC Brief: Extend Relief for Driver Privacy Claims
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Sting of the Drone'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.10 (May 30, 2014)
- EPIC Freedom Awards to Allen, Amash, The Guardian, Snowden
- House Adopts Weakened NSA Reform Bill
- EPIC Testifies on Student Privacy Before CA State Assembly
- FTC Report on Data Brokers Fails to Address Privacy Concerns
- Sprint Pays FCC a Record $7.5M for Violating 'Do Not Call'
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.09 (May 16, 2014)
- EU Court Rules Google Must Respect Right to Delete Links
- White House Publishes Report on 'Big Data and Future of Privacy'
- EPIC Snapchat Complaint Results in 20-Year FTC Consent Order
- EPIC Sues Army for Information About DC Surveillance Blimps
- House Bill Would End Bulk Surveillance, Improve NSA Oversight
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Dragnet Nation'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.08 (Apr. 30, 2014)
- Supreme Court Hears Cell Phone Privacy Cases
- Appeals Court Orders Release of Classified Legal Analysis
- EPIC Obtains Documents on FTC's Facebook Investigation
- Pew Survey Finds Opposition to Drones and Google Glass
- Amid Privacy Backlash, Student Data Firm Dissolves
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.07 (Apr. 21, 2014)
- FTC Responds to EPIC Complaint on WhatsApp and Privacy
- European High Court Strikes Down Data Retention Law
- EPIC Warns White House About 'Big Data' Privacy Risks
- EPIC Appeals Lower Court's Decision in EPIC v. NSA
- Judge Approves Google Settlement Over Objection of Privacy Groups
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.06 (Mar. 31, 2014)
- President Renews Unlawful, Ineffective Surveillance Program
- EPIC Obtains Secret AG Reports on Electronic Surveillance
- EPIC Files Comments on 'Big Data,' Urges Updates to Privacy Law
- FTC Adopts EPIC's FOIA Recommendations
- Federal Trade Commission Backs Users in Facebook Privacy Case
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Cybersecurity and Cyberwar'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.05 (Mar. 17, 2014)
- EPIC Urges FTC Investigation of WhatsApp Sale to Facebook
- EPIC Celebrates Sunshine Week
- EPIC Asks Supreme Court to Protect Cell Phone Privacy
- Citron, Felten, Lewis, Lysyanskaya, Marwick, McDonald, Moglen, and Vladeck Join EPIC Advisory Board
- EP Passes New Privacy Law, Rejects Safe Harbor and US Data Transfers
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'Privacy in the Age of Big Data'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.04 (Feb. 28, 2014)
- EPIC, Coalition Urge Obama to Act on Privacy Bill of Rights
- EPIC Urges FTC to Strengthen Safe Harbor Settlements
- EPIC Files FOIA Suit for Information on 'Hemisphere' Telco Database
- EPIC Files Brief in Facebook Case, Urges Rejection of Settlement
- Massachusetts Court Upholds Location Privacy Protection
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.03 (Feb. 18, 2014)
- NSA Telephone Record Program Authority Expires March 28
- EPIC Accepts NSA's Settlement Offer, Receives Attorneys Fees
- EPIC, Coalition Urge White House to Listen to Public on Big Data
- EPIC Recommends Safeguards For Facial Recognition Technology
- Privacy Board to Senate: NSA 'Metadata' Program Is Ineffective
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'It's Complicated'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.02 (Jan. 28, 2014)
- Obama Announces End of NSA Telephone Record Collection Program
- Markey Outlines New Student Privacy Legislation at EPIC Event
- Review Group to Senate: NSA Program Has Not Prevented Threats
- EPIC Files Appeal, Challenging Secrecy of Presidential Directive
- EPIC Gives 2014 International Award to EU Parliament Member Albrecht
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Bookstore
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
EPIC Alert 21.01 (Jan. 13, 2014)
- EPIC Settles FOIA Case, Obtains Body Scanner Radiation Fact Sheets
- Senator Markey to Keynote EPIC Student Privacy Event
- NY Judge Rules NSA Program Legal; Split Emerges Among Courts
- Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Google in Street View Case
- Senator Leahy Proposes Consumer Privacy Legislation
- News in Brief
- EPIC in the News
- EPIC Book Review: 'The Adversary'
- Upcoming Conferences and Events
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