We all share a fundamental right to privacy. Learn About EPIC SEE THE LATEST Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Consumer Privacy Cybersecurity Data Protection Democracy & Free Speech Open Government Platform Accountability & Governance Privacy Laws Surveillance Oversight EPIC is a public interest research center in Washington, DC seeking to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age. THE ISSUES Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Consumer Privacy Cybersecurity Data Protection Democracy & Free Speech Open Government Platform Accountability & Governance Privacy Laws Surveillance Oversight Join EPIC's Stop the Surveillance State Campaign to help us defend privacy and protect our democracy! Learn More UPDATES EPIC Supports California Kids Online Safety Bill if Lawmakers Remove Social Media Ban JUNE 18, 2026 EPIC Endorses Federal Bills Barring Worker Surveillance, Automated Workplace Decisions JUNE 18, 2026 All Updates PRESS RELEASE: Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database JUNE 22, 2026 FEATURED ANALYSIS The Spirit of DOGE Is Alive and Well in the House’s So-Called Fraud Prevention Bills This week, the House of Representatives votes on three bills that would permanently formalize the DOGE playbook, risking the privacy and liberty of every American for the sake of unproven fraud prevention methods. June 9, 2026 Abigail Kunkler, EPIC Law Fellow All blog posts OUR WORK EPIC engages in policy research, amicus briefs, public education, litigation, publications, and advocacy to promote privacy in the digital age. Explore our Work Explore our past amicus briefs, testimony, litigation documents, and more in the Digital Library. Access our Digital Library All Events EPIC CHAMPIONS OF FREEDOM 2026 Join us on September 22nd at the True Reformer Building for EPIC's 2026 Champions of Freedom event, focused on stopping the surveillance state. 22 Sep. 5:00 PM EDT All Media PRESS KIT READ OUR STATEMENTS All Publications GOOD LUCK OPTING OUT: MANIPULATIVE DESIGN PATTERNS IN OPT-OUT PROCESSES Good Luck Opting Out investigates whether the processes provided by major online platforms use manipulative design patterns to make it more difficult for consumers to exercise their opt-out rights. Join our Stop the Surveillance State Campaign Commercial surveillance systems have become systems of government control, and they are threatening the foundations of our democracy. Join our campaign to stop the surveillance state! LEARN MORE