Data Protection
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EDPB Clarifies Ban on Meta’s Processing of Personal Data for Targeted Advertising
On December 7th, the EDPB clarified that a contract is not a legitimate purpose for Meta’s processing of personal data, striking down the subscription service model.
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AI Policy
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Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
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Big Data
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Commercial AI Use
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Consumer Privacy
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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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Social Media Privacy
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Updates
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FCC Implements Safe Connections Act to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence, Citing EPIC Coalition Concerns
The FCC passed a final rule for the Safe Connection Act, incorporating comments from EPIC and partners to better-protect survivors of domestic violence.
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Communications Privacy
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Location Tracking
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Updates
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EPIC Urges Supreme Court to Leave the Door Open for Legislatures to Regulate Harmful Social Media Company Practices
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Updates
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NetChoice v. Paxton / Moody v. NetChoice
(1) Whether the First Amendment protects every choice a social media company makes as to what user-generated content it hosts and how it arranges that content.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Enforcement of Privacy Laws
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Social Media Privacy
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Amicus Briefs
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How the FCC’s Voluntary Nutrition Label Program Could Equip Consumers to Shop for Secure Connected Devices
The FCC's Cybersecurity labels for the Internet of Things (IoT) should be dual-layered, should be accompanied by robust enforcement, and should not serve as a safe harbor for cybersecurity deficiencies.
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Communications Privacy
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Consumer Privacy
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Cybersecurity
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Data Protection
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Health Privacy
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Location Tracking
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Analysis
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EPIC Commends CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights Rulemaking
EPIC joined Public Citizen and a coalition of civil society organizations this week in expressing support for the goals of the CFPB’s proposed Personal Financial Data Rights Rule. The rulemaking aims to enhance consumer privacy and data security and promote competition in the financial services industry.
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Competition and Privacy
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Updates
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MediaPost: Meta Sues FTC, Claims Enforcement Action Unconstitutional
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Children's Privacy
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Enforcement of Privacy Laws
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Social Media Privacy
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News
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The Record: Meta sues FTC, seeking to block new rules for children’s data
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Children's Privacy
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Enforcement of Privacy Laws
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Social Media Privacy
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News
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Meta Launches Kitchen Sink Constitutional Attack on FTC to Evade New Privacy Limits
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, launched a far-reaching legal attack on the Federal Trade Commission’s authority to enforce consumer protection laws in an attempt to evade proposed restrictions on the company’s collection and use of personal data.
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Enforcement of Privacy Laws
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Updates
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Capitol Forum: Antitrust Tech Tuesday – California Privacy Privacy Protection Agency Proposes New Privacy Regulations
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Consumer Privacy
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Data Protection
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Enforcement of Privacy Laws
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U.S. State Privacy Laws
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News
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