Data Protection
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Somebody Spilled the Genes: 23andMe’s Downturn Highlights Insufficient Privacy and Data Security Safeguards for Consumer Genetic Data
December 5, 2024
As 23andMe likely heads towards bankruptcy or sale, many consumers are understandably concerned: what will happen to their genetic data?
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Data Minimization
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Data Protection
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Health and Reproductive Privacy
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Analysis
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EPIC Executive Director Testifies Before the House Financial Services Committee
December 4, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
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Commercial AI Use
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Minimization
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Data Protection
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Data Security
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Updates
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FTC Takes Action Against Data Brokers for Selling Sensitive Location Data
December 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission announced two proposed settlements today with data brokers that unlawfully sold sensitive location data: one with Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel, the other with Mobilewalla.
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Data Brokers
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Location Tracking
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Updates
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EPIC Statement on Recent Attacks Against the CFPB
November 27, 2024
"Water is wet. Dog bites man. Corporate interests attack consumer protections. Despite the tired smears recycled by critics today, the truth is that the CFPB is one of the most effective champions for the public interest anywhere in government."
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Data Protection
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Enforcement of Privacy Laws
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Updates
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EPIC Urges DOJ to Clarify and Strengthen Proposed Rule on Preventing Access to U.S. Personal Data
November 27, 2024
On November 27, EPIC submitted comments in response to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) on Provisions Regarding Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government Related Data to Countries of Concern.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Data Protection
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International Privacy
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Surveillance Oversight
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Updates
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EPIC Comments to DOJ on Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons
November 27, 2024
By notice published on October 29, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) requested comments regarding Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Brokers
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Data Protection
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International Privacy
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Surveillance Oversight
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APA Comments
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A Civil Society Call to the New European Leadership
November 27, 2024
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Data Protection
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International Privacy
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International Privacy Laws
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Privacy Laws
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Updates
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Tech & Society Summit Joint Statement: A Civil Society Call to New European Leadership
November 27, 2024
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Data Protection
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International Privacy
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International Privacy Laws
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Privacy Laws
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Tech Policy Press: Meta’s Privacy Policies: Designed Badly, by Design?
November 25, 2024
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Social Media Privacy
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News
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