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EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, DC seeking to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.
EPIC focuses public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues and protects privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.
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EPIC engages in policy research, amicus briefs, public education, litigation, publications, and advocacy to promote privacy in the digital age.
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EPIC Champions of Freedom Awards
Join EPIC on November 3rd as we honor Joy Buolamwini, Joseph Cox, The Markup, and Shoshana Zuboff!
3 Nov. 6:30 PM EDT
What the FTC Could Be Doing (But Isn’t) To Protect Privacy
Our latest report highlights how The Federal Trade Commission has failed to use numerous statutory authorities to safeguard individual privacy.
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