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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.
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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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A Panel Discussion with Sherry Turkle
Join EPIC and the Georgetown Center for Digital Ethics for a panel discussion with EPIC Advisory Board Member Sherry Turkle.
5 Nov. 7:30 PM EDT
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.
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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!
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