EPIC Alert Volume 25 (2018)

EPIC Alert 25.24 (December 31, 2018)

1. Privacy Year in Review
2. Facebook Violated FTC Consent Order. Again.
3. EPIC Urges Congress to Pursue Trump's Tax Returns
4. EPIC Amicus: Unlawful Collection of Biometric Data Establishes Standing
5. EPIC Asks Congress to Nominate AI Commission Members Who Support the Universal Guidelines
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.23 (December 17, 2018)

1. EPIC to Congress: Federal Agency Making Up the Rules for Facial Recognition Screening
2. EPIC Urges Public Input on AI Policy
3. EPIC Obtains DHS Pre-Election Assessment on Threats to U.S. Election Infrastructure
4. Equifax Breach 'Entirely Preventable': House Oversight Committee
5. EPIC Makes Final Arguments to Supreme Court in Voter Data Privacy Case
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC Holiday Gift Guide
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.22 (December 3, 2018)

1. EPIC Files Suit to Block Census Citizenship Question
2. At European Parliament, EPIC Proposes Safeguards for Cross-Border Access to Personal Data
3. EPIC Urges Senate to Examine FTC's Failure to Enforce Facebook Consent Order, Unwind WhatsApp Deal
4. In Hearing on Election Assistance Commission, EPIC Highlights Voting Report of National Academies
5. EPIC's Rotenberg Urges Support for AI Guidelines at OECD
6. EPIC Book Review: 'The Curse of Bigness'
7. News in Brief
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.21 (November 16, 2018)

1. Supreme Court Orders Additional Briefing in Consumer Privacy Case
2. EPIC Supports Constitutionality of ‘Robocall’ Law
3. D.C. Circuit to Hear Arguments in Case on Right to Informational Privacy
4. EPIC Seeks Special Counsel Reports on Russian Election Interference
5. New Hampshire Voters Establish Constitutional Right to Informational Privacy
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.20 (November 1, 2018)

1. Universal Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Announced in Brussels
2. In Amicus Brief, EPIC Opposes Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
3. EPIC FOIA: Records Show DHS Ignored Privacy, First Amendment Threats of Media Monitoring Program
4. EPIC Files Amicus in Case Concerning Government Searches and Google's Email Screening Practices
5. Rotenberg Addresses Role of Civil Society, Ethics at Commissioner's Conference
6. EPIC Book Review: ‘The Known Citizen’
7. News in Brief
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.19 (October 17, 2018)

1. In EPIC Suit, National Archives Identifies Thousands of Kavanaugh E-mails on Surveillance Programs
2. Consumer and Privacy Organizations Propose Framework for U.S. Data Protection
3. EPIC Files Appeals with D.C. Circuit, Seeks Release of 'Predictive Analytics Report'
4. EPIC Urges Removal of Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
5. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains ‘Secure Flight’ Documents
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.18 (October 1, 2018)

1. Senate Committee Recommends Kavanaugh’s Nomination With White House Records on Mass Surveillance Still Secret
2. Following EPIC Petition, National Science Foundation Seeks Public Comment on AI Policy
3. EPIC Urges Senate to Include Consumer Privacy Advocates in Hearings on Consumer Privacy
4. NTIA Seeks Comments on ‘Desired Outcomes' Framework for Privacy Protection
5. EPIC Opposes State Department Inspection of Visa Applicants' Social Media and Communications Records
6. EPIC Book Review: 'Click Here to Kill Everybody'
7. News in Brief
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.17 (September 18, 2018)

1. EPIC v. IRS: D.C. Circuit Hears Arguments in FOIA Case for Trump's Tax Returns
2. EPIC Asks Senate Committee for Delay on Kavanaugh Vote, Seeks Records Release
3. European Court of Human Rights Rules UK Surveillance Violated Human Rights
4. In Privacy Victory, ICE Backs Down from Voter Data Demand
5. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains Facebook Privacy Documents
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.16 (August 31, 2018)

1. EPIC v. Commission: Presidential Election Commission Destroys State Voter Data Wrongfully Obtained
2. Following EPIC Complaint, FTC Acknowledges Review of Google Consent Order
3. EPIC and Open Government Groups Urge Senate to Delay Hearing on Kavanaugh
4. EU Deadline Approaches With No Action by U.S. on Data Privacy, Facebook Investigation
5. EPIC Urges DHS to Abandon Privacy Act Exemptions for Biometric Database
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.15 (August 15, 2018)

1. Kavanaugh as White House Counsel: PATRIOT Act, ‘Measured, Careful, Responsible, and Constitutional Approach’
2. EPIC Sues Justices Department for Reports on Cell Phone Tracking
3. Following EPIC Comments, FTC Strengthens Safeguards for Kids' Data in Gaming Industry
4. EPIC Opposes Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
5. Two More Nominees for Intelligence Oversight Board
6. EPIC Book Review: 'The Right of Publicity'
7. News in Brief
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.14 (August 2, 2018)

1. EPIC Requests Kavanaugh White House Records on Warrantless Wiretapping, Mass Surveillance Programs
2. Presidential Commission to Delete State Voter Data Wrongfully Obtained
3. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains CBP Drone Operations and Privacy Directive
4. For House Hearing, EPIC Urges FTC to Unwind WhatsApp Deal, Enforce Facebook Consent Order
5. EPIC Urges Suspension of Biometric Entry/Exit Program
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.13 (July 17, 2018)

1. EPIC Urges Supreme Court to Ensure Fairness of Cy Pres Awards in Class Action Settlements
2. EPIC Asks FTC and EDPB to Suspend Transfer of Facebook User Data to Social Science One
3. EPIC Urges Illinois Supreme Court to Uphold Strict Limits on Biometric Data Collection
4. EPIC to Congress: Warrant Should be Required for Searches of Phones at Border
5. Privacy Concerns Raised with Kavanaugh Nomination to Supreme Court
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.12 (July 2, 2018)

1. Victory for Privacy: Supreme Court Says Cell Phone Location Records Protected Under Fourth Amendment
2. EPIC Testifies at FEC Hearing on Online Political Ads, Urges Greater Transparency
3. EPIC Urges Appeals Court to Protect Consumers Against Invasive Cookie Tracking Practices
4. EPIC Advises FCC on Robocalls Regulation
5. In EPIC FOIA Case, FTC Releases New Information from Facebook Audits
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.11 (June 18, 2018)

1. EPIC Urges Congress to Examine FBI Response to Russian Cyber Attacks
2. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains Documents About Decision to Add Census Citizenship Question
3. EPIC Advises Safety Commission to Regulate Privacy and Security of IoT Devices
4. EPIC to House Committee: The 'Digital Advertising Ecosystem' is Not Healthy
5. Sec. Dunlap, Sec. Padilla, Dr. Neumann, and Dr. Perrin Receive EPIC Award
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.10 (June 4, 2018)

1. EPIC to D.C. Circuit: Informational Privacy is a Constitutional Right
2. U.S. and European Consumer Groups Urge Global Compliance with GDPR
3. In Congressional Testimony, EPIC Calls for Privacy Safeguards for Social Security Number
4. EPIC Urges FEC to Pass Stronger Transparency Rules for Political Ads
5. EPIC Testifies Before Safety Commission on IoT Privacy Hazards
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.09 (May 16, 2018)

1. EPIC Renews Call for FTC to Stop Google's Tracking of Consumer Purchases
2. Supreme Court: Fourth Amendment for Lawful Driver of Vehicle Regardless of Rental Agreement
3. EPIC Warns of Privacy Act Obligations for Potential Federal Database of Food Aid Recipients
4. White House Establishes AI Advisory Committee
5. EPIC Advises Senate on Drone Privacy Issues
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.08 (April 30, 2018)

1. EPIC Obtains Partial 2017 Facebook Audit, Sues FTC for Full Audits
2. EPIC Urges Congress to Require Algorithmic Transparency for Dominant Internet Firms
3. Tax Day: EPIC Files Second Lawsuit to Obtain Trump Tax Records
4. EPIC Tells Congress to Consider Census Privacy Risks
5. EPIC to Congress: Enhanced Surveillance at Border Will Impact Rights of U.S. Citizens
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.07 (April 13, 2018)

1. EPIC Tells Senate to Focus on FTC Consent Order with Facebook
2. Zuckerberg, Urged by Consumer Groups, Confirms Global Compliance with GDPR
3. EPIC Sues ICE Over Technology Used to Conduct Warrantless Searches of Mobile Devices
4. EPIC Sues to Enforce Transparency Obligations of FAA's Drone Advisory Committee
5. D.C. Circuit Won't Fix Deeply Flawed Ruling in EPIC’s Case Against Presidential Election Commission
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.06 (April 2, 2018)

1. FTC Heeds EPIC's Call to Investigate Facebook, Apply 2011 Consent Order
2. EPIC FOIAs Commerce Department about Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
3. CLOUD Act Enacted, Allows Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad
4. EPIC Urges FTC to Modify Venmo Consent Order
5. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains FBI Policy for Disseminating Biometric Info
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.05 (March 16, 2018)

1. EPIC Celebrates Sunshine Week With 2018 FOIA Gallery
2. EPIC FOIA: Federal Voting Rights Officials Sought to 'Clean' State Voter Rolls
3. EPIC Urges Appeals Court to Uphold Fourth Amendment Protections for Searches of Students' Cell Phones
4. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Sues DHS for Drone Reports
5. EPIC Names New Advisory Board Members
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.04 (February 28, 2018)

1. EPIC Amicus: Supreme Court Hears Arguments in International Data Privacy Case
2. EPIC Urges Congress to Suspend Facial Recognition at U.S. Airports
3. EPIC v. IRS: EPIC Urges D.C. Circuit to Green-Light Release of President Trump's Tax Returns
4. EPIC Amicus: Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Wiretap Act Case
5. Court of Appeals Restores FTC's Authority Over Common Carriers
6. Supreme Court Leaves Data Breach Decision in Place
7. News in Brief
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.03 (February 20, 2018)

1. Facing EPIC Lawsuit, Presidential Election Commission Disbands
2. EPIC Sues DHS Over Election Commission and Transfer of Voter Data
3. EPIC v. NSD: EPIC Obtains Secret Report on 'Backdoor Searches,' FBI's Failure to Follow Procedures
4. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains DHS Secretary Interview Notes on Border Security
5. Senators Warren and Warner Introduce Bill to Hold Credit Reporting Agencies Accountable
6. EPIC Book Review: 'Automating Inequality'
7. News in Brief
8. EPIC in the News
9. EPIC Bookstore
10. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.02 (January 31, 2018)

1. D.C. Circuit Hears Arguments in EPIC Drone Privacy Case
2. EPIC Gives International Privacy Award to Gus Hosein, Artemi Rallo
3. In Supreme Court Brief, EPIC Backs International Privacy Standards
4. EPIC Opposes Nominee to Privacy and Civil Liberties Board
5. Daskal, Diffie, Lewis Join EPIC Board of Directors
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events

EPIC Alert 25.01 (January 18, 2018)

1. Facing EPIC Lawsuit, Presidential Election Commission Disbands
2. EPIC Sues DHS Over Election Commission and Transfer of Voter Data
3. EPIC v. NSD: EPIC Obtains Secret Report on 'Backdoor Searches,' FBI's Failure to Follow Procedures
4. EPIC FOIA: EPIC Obtains DHS Secretary Interview Notes on Border Security
5. Senators Warren and Warner Introduce Bill to Hold Credit Reporting Agencies Accountable
6. News in Brief
7. EPIC in the News
8. EPIC Bookstore
9. Upcoming Conferences and Events