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EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, DC seeking to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.
EPIC focuses public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues and protects privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.
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The State Data Privacy Act: A Proposed Model State Privacy Bill
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 engages in policy research, amicus briefs, public education, litigation, publications, and advocacy to promote privacy in the digital age.
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EPIC 2024 Champions of Freedom Awards
Please join us for 2024 EPIC Champions of Freedom Awards to celebrate EPIC's 30th anniversary and recognize individuals who have helped safeguard the right to privacy with courage and integrity.
25 Sep. 7:00 PM EDT
AI Legislation Scorecard
EPIC's AI Legislation Scorecard is a first-of-its-kind rubric for lawmakers, journalists, and others to use when evaluating the strength of AI bills across key metrics.
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