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Apple Pulls Encrypted Cloud Services and Rejects United Kingdom Request to Create Backdoors to Encrypted Servers

February 28, 2025

Encryption is at risk in the United Kingdom. On February 7, it was reported that the United Kingdom sent notices to Apple requesting blanket capability to view fully encrypted material across Apple’s customer base,
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption
- Surveillance Oversight
- Wiretapping
- Updates
FCC Signals Possible Update to Wiretap Regulations in Light of Massive Breach

December 20, 2024
- Communications Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
- Cybersecurity
- Data Security
- Encryption
- Surveillance Oversight
- Wiretapping
- Updates
EPIC, Coalition Urge EU Council to Reconsider Proposals That Would Undermine Encryption

December 12, 2024

EPIC, along with 54 other civil society organizations, industry, and professional associations, wrote a letter to the European Union’s Justice and Home Affairs Council, warning them of the dangers of undermining encryption for further law enforcement access to data.
- Cybersecurity
- Data Protection
- Encryption
- International Privacy
- Surveillance Oversight
- Updates
EPIC Celebrates Global Encryption Day 2024

October 22, 2024
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption
- Surveillance Oversight
- Updates
EPIC and 48 Civil Society Organizations Send Joint Statement to New EU Presidency to Withdraw CSA Regulation that Would Break Encryption.

July 2, 2024

EPIC and 48 civil society organizations sent a joint statement to the new president of the EU reiterating our concerns over the proposed
- Cybersecurity
- Data Protection
- Encryption
- International Privacy
- Updates
EPIC Urges the NSF to Prioritize Privacy Protections and Risk Mitigation in Technology Investment Roadmap

July 28, 2023

In comments to the National Science Foundation (NSF), EPIC provided recommendations for the NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate that will inform investment decisions in key technology focus areas over a 3-year time frame.
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption
- Government AI Use
- Updates
EPIC Opposes STOP CSAM Act

July 21, 2023

EPIC sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today opposing the STOP CSAM Act, which has also been filed as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption
- Privacy Laws
- Proposed U.S. Legislation
- Updates
FCC Chair Rosenworcel Announces Privacy and Data Protection Task Force

June 15, 2023

The new staff working group will address data breaches, supply chain vulnerabilities, SIM swapping, protections for survivors of domestic violence, and responsibilities for privacy and data protection among telecom, interconnected VoIP, cable, and satellite providers.
- Communications Privacy
- Consumer Privacy
- Cybersecurity
- Data Brokers
- Data Protection
- Data Security
- Encryption
- Location Tracking
- Updates
EPIC Urges DHS to Slow Implementation of Mobile Driver’s License Systems, Prioritize Privacy Protections

July 30, 2021
- Cybersecurity
- Data Protection
- Encryption
- Government Records & Privacy
- Updates
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act Weakens Encryption, Undermines Public Safety

June 24, 2020
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption
- Updates

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