Comments of the Electronic Privacy Information Center to the California Privacy Protection Agency on Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Data Broker Registration Regulations

EPIC Urges European Commission to address surveillance gaps in First Periodic Review of EU-US Data Privacy Framework

September 5, 2024

EPIC filed comments with the European Commission urging the Commission to address surveillance gaps in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and protect the privacy rights of EU residents.

Data Protection
FISA Section 702
International Privacy
Surveillance Oversight
Updates

EPIC Applauds FTC Order Following Camera Hack and CAN-SPAM Violations

September 5, 2024

Last week, the FTC announced a proposed order against Verkada, a seller of IP-enabled security cameras on the heels of two data breaches and violations of the CAN-SPAM Act

Consumer Privacy
Data Protection
Enforcement of Privacy Laws
Robocalls
Updates

Reply in Cybersecurity Labeling for Internet of Things (PSHSB Request for Comment)

September 4, 2024

Communications Privacy
Consumer Privacy
Cybersecurity
Data Protection
Data Security
Encryption
Location Tracking
APA Comments

Vox: Amazon is using my grocery purchases to sell me prescription drugs

August 29, 2024

Consumer Privacy
Data Protection
Health Privacy
U.S. State Privacy Laws
News

Media Post: California Senate Approves Bill Requiring Browser Developers To Offer Opt-Out Tool

August 28, 2024

Consumer Privacy
Data Protection
Privacy Laws
U.S. State Privacy Laws
News

Wristwatched: A New Frontier of Health Monitoring in Prisons

August 22, 2024

For over two decades, states have used electronic monitoring, or e-monitoring, to track and limit the movements of individuals on parole or pre-trial through wearable technology.

Data Protection
Face Surveillance & Biometrics
Health Privacy
Surveillance Oversight
Analysis

Ohio Telecom Association et al. v. FCC and USA (Data Breach Reporting Req’ts)

August 20, 2024

Communications Privacy
Consumer Privacy
Cybersecurity
Data Protection
Data Security
Location Tracking
Amicus Briefs

Media Post: Court Resurrects Chrome Users’ Privacy Suit Over Tracking

August 20, 2024

Consumer Privacy
Data Protection
News

EPIC Backs CPPA’s Efforts to Strengthen Data Broker Registry

August 20, 2024

Consumer Privacy
Data Brokers
Data Protection
Enforcement of Privacy Laws
Updates

Comments of the Electronic Privacy Information Center to the California Privacy Protection Agency on Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Data Broker Registration Regulations

August 20, 2024

EPIC supports the Agency’s efforts to enhance its data broker registry and rein in the privacy harms caused by the industry. EPIC supports the proposed regulatory clarifications and definitions and urges the Agency to require that data brokers supply an individual point of contact to be published on the registry.

Consumer Privacy
Data Brokers
Data Protection
Enforcement of Privacy Laws
Comments

Data Protection