Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)

A public interest research center working to secure the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age for all people.

About Us

Year Founded:

1994

Geography:

North America

Address:

1519 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States

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Mission

To secure the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age for all people through advocacy, research, and litigation. EPIC focuses public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues and works to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

Privacy and data protection

AI policy, regulation, and accountability

Government surveillance oversight

Consumer protection

Open government and FOIA litigation

Civil liberties and human rights

Upcoming Goals

Advocate for transparent, equitable, and commonsense AI policy

Advance privacy and surveillance-oversight reforms

Defend consumer privacy through litigation and amicus briefs

Protect privacy-by-design laws for children and at-risk communities

Milestones

2011: Litigation against the Department of Homeland Security led to changes in airport body-scanner practices

1996: Established The Public Voice coalition to promote public participation in internet governance

1994: Established in Washington, DC to protect privacy and democratic values in the information age

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