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.
Year Founded
1994
Geography
North America
Address
1519 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
AI Impact Areas
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
Key Priorities
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
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.
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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