PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Testifies Before Massachusetts Legislature in Support of Bills Banning Data Abuse

Arkansas Legislature Passes Privacy Bill Expanding Enhanced COPPA Protections to Teens

April 18, 2025

This week, the Arkansas Legislature passed the Arkansas Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (HB 1717). The bill is modeled off the existing federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) framework but would build on COPPA’s existing protections extend those privacy protections for teens aged 13-16.

Children's Privacy
Consumer Privacy
Data Minimization
Data Protection
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EPIC Joins NCLC to Urge the CFPB to Protect Consumer Financial Privacy

April 16, 2025

EPIC joined the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) in a comment responding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s request for information about consumer financial privacy.

Consumer Privacy
Data Brokers
Privacy Laws
U.S. Privacy Laws
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EPIC Joins Coalition Letter Urging California Privacy Agency to Advance ADMT Draft Regulations Despite Industry Pushback

April 16, 2025

CPPA weakened the draft regulations last month amid industry pressure.

Consumer Privacy
Data Minimization
Data Protection
Online Advertising & Tracking
Privacy Laws
U.S. State Privacy Laws
Workplace Privacy
Updates

(California) California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations on ADMTs: Coalition letter

April 16, 2025

EPIC joins labor and consumer advocates in strongly urging the board and agency to adhere to the intent of California’s privacy law and proceed with the rule-making process as directed by the state’s voters.

AI Policy
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
Consumer Privacy
Online Advertising & Tracking
Privacy Laws
U.S. State Privacy Laws
Testimony

EPIC Feedback to House Energy & Commerce Majority Privacy Working Group

April 15, 2025

Consumer Privacy
Data Minimization
Privacy Laws
Proposed U.S. Legislation
Reports

EPIC Supports Massachusetts Bill to Prohibit Surveillance Pricing Based on Biometric Information

April 11, 2025

Consumer Privacy
Online Advertising & Tracking
Privacy Laws
U.S. Privacy Laws
Updates

(Massachusetts) Testimony In Support Of H.99 and S.47 An Act Relative To Surveillance Pricing In Grocery Stores

April 11, 2025

Consumer Privacy
Online Advertising & Tracking
Privacy Laws
U.S. State Privacy Laws
Testimony

Maryland Legislature Passes AI Working Group Bill After Incorporating Civil Society Feedback

April 11, 2025

After extensive civil society pushback, the working group now includes representatives from nonprofits focused on privacy, consumer protection, civil rights and liberties, and labor.

AI Policy
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
Privacy Laws
U.S. State Privacy Laws
Updates

The New York Times: Trump Wants to Merge Government Data. Here Are 314 Things It Might Know About You.

April 9, 2025

Cybersecurity
Data Protection
Data Security
Enforcement of Privacy Laws
Government Records & Privacy
Privacy Laws
U.S. Privacy Laws
Workplace Privacy
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PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Testifies Before Massachusetts Legislature in Support of Bills Banning Data Abuse

April 9, 2025

Consumer Privacy
Cybersecurity
Data Minimization
Data Protection
Privacy Laws
U.S. State Privacy Laws
Updates

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