EPIC Congressional Testimony and Statements

EPIC frequently testifies in Congress concerning emerging privacy and civil liberties topics.

Revisiting the Need for Federal Data Privacy Legislation
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 22, 2020

Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
August 4, 2020

Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 6: Examining the Dominance of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google
House Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 28, 2020

The PACT Act and Section 230: The Impact of the Law that Helped Create the Internet and an Examination of Proposed Reforms for Today's Online World
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Section 230

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 27, 2020

COVID Contact Tracing
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 15, 2020

Coalition Statement on Protecting the Independence of Federal Inspectors General

Oversight

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 10, 2020

The EARN IT Act: Holding the Tech Industry Accountable in the Fight Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Senate Judiciary Committee
Encryption

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 11, 2020

Protecting Americans' Cell Phone Location Data
Senate Judiciary Committee
location privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 14, 2020

About Face: Examining the Department of Homeland Security’s Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Technologies, Part II
House Committee on Homeland Security
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 5, 2020

International Privacy Day

Data Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 28, 2020

(Maryland) Senate Bill 34: Prohibition of Scanning or Swiping Identification Cards and Driver's Licenses
Maryland Senate Finance Committee
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 28, 2020

Comments to House Energy & Commerce Committee on Draft Privacy Legislation
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 23, 2020

Industries of the Future
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Artificial Intelligence

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 15, 2020

Reaching Hard-to-Count Communities in the 2020 Census
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 8, 2020

2020 Election Security-Perspectives from Voting System Vendors and Experts
House Committee on House Administration
Election Security

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 8, 2020

Examining the Inspector General’s Report on Alleged Abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 10, 2019

Encryption and Lawful Access: Evaluating Benefits and Risks to Public Safety and Privacy
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Encryption

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 9, 2019

Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 3, 2019

(NY State Senate) Protecting Consumer Data and Privacy on Online Platforms
N.Y. State Senate Committees on Consumer Protection and Internet and Technology
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 21, 2019

Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 4: Perspectives of the Antitrust Agencies
House Judiciary Committee
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 12, 2019

Statement of Marc Rotenberg
Grand International Committee on Disinformation and Fake News

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 7, 2019

Reauthorizing the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 5, 2019

How Corporations and Big Tech Leave Our Data Exposed to Criminals, China, and Other Bad Actors
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 4, 2019

(DC City Council) Five Years of the Metropolitan Police Department's Body-Worn Camera Program: Reflections and Next Steps
Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety
body cameras
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 4, 2019

Reauthorizing Brand USA and the U.S. SAFE WEB Act
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 29, 2019

Data Ownership: Exploring Implications for Data Privacy Rights and Data Valuation
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 24, 2019

(Massachusetts) An Act establishing a moratorium on face recognition and other remote biometric surveillance systems
Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Facial Recognition

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
October 21, 2019

Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 3: The Role of Data and Privacy in Competition
House Judiciary Committee
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 18, 2019

The Public’s Right to Know: FOIA at the Department of Homeland Security
House Committee on Homeland Security
Open Government

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 18, 2019

Improving Security at America’s Airports: Stakeholder Perspectives
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 16, 2019

(Massachusetts) An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making, artificial intelligence, transparency, fairness, and individual rights
Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 1, 2019

The Federal Judiciary in the 21st Century: Ensuring the Public’s Right of Access to the Courts
House Committee on the Judiciary
Public Records

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 26, 2019

Federal Trade Commission: Protecting Consumers and Fostering Competition in the 21st Century
House Committee on Appropriations
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 25, 2019

Competition in Digital Technology Markets: Examining Acquisitions of Nascent or Potential Competitors by Digital Platform
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 23, 2019

Oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
House Judiciary Committee
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 18, 2019

Nomination of Marshall Billingslea
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 18, 2019

Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws
Senate Judiciary Committee
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 16, 2019

Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws
Senate Judiciary Committee
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 18, 2019

Google and Censorship through Search Engines
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 16, 2019

Examining Facebook’s Proposed Cryptocurrency and Its Impact on Consumers, Investors, and the American Financial System
House Committee on Financial Services
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 15, 2019

Examining Facebook’s Proposed Digital Currency and Data Privacy Considerations
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 15, 2019

Oversight of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 19, 2019

Drone Security: Enhancing Innovation and Mitigating Supply Chain Risks
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 18, 2019

Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 12, 2019

Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 1: The Free and Diverse Press
House Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 11, 2019

Facial Recognition Technology: Its Impact on our Civil Rights and Liberties
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Facial Recognition
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 21, 2019

Understanding the Digital Advertising Ecosystem and the Impact of Data Privacy and Competition Policy
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 20, 2019

Accountability and Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 14, 2019

FY2020 Budget - FTC and FCC
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 6, 2019

Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission: Strengthening Protections for Americans’ Privacy and Data Security
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 6, 2019

New Entrants in the National Airspace: Policy, Technology, and Security Issues for Congress
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 6, 2019

Consumer Perspectives: Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 29, 2019

Legislating to Stop the Onslaught of Annoying Robocalls
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Robocalls

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 29, 2019

Oversight Hearing: 2020 Census Preparation
House Committee on Appropriations
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 29, 2019

Stifling Free Speech: Technological Censorship and the Public Discourse
Senate Judiciary Committee
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 10, 2019

Review of the FY2020 Budget Request for DOJ
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 9, 2019

Department of Transportation Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020
House Committee on Appropriations
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 9, 2019

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - FY 2020 Budget Hearing
House Committee on Appropriations
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 9, 2019

Securing America's Transportation and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard
House Committee on Homeland Security
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 8, 2019

FY20 Budget Hearing - Internal Revenue Service
House Committee on Appropriations
EPIC v. IRS

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 8, 2019

Department of Justice Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2020
House Committee on Appropriations
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 8, 2019

Protecting Americans from Dangerous Products: Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Fulfilling Its Mission?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 5, 2019

Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) FY 2020 budget request
House Committee on Appropriations
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 4, 2019

FY20 Budget Hearing - FCC
House Committee on Appropriations
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 3, 2019

Department of Commerce FY2020 Budget Hearing
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 3, 2019

Department of Commerce Budget Request for FY 2020
House Committee on Appropriations
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 3, 2019

FY2020 Budget Hearing for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
House Committee on Appropriations
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 2, 2019

The Fair Housing Act: Reviewing Efforts to Eliminate Discrimination and Promote Opportunity in Housing
House Committee on Financial Services
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 1, 2019

Improving Cybersecurity at Consumer Reporting Agencies
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 26, 2019

Small Business Perspectives on a Federal Data Privacy Framework
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 26, 2019

Nomination of Mr. Keith Krach to be Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 26, 2019

Feedback on Data Privacy, Protection and Collection
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 14, 2019

FOIA: Examining Transparency Under the Trump Administration
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Open Government

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 13, 2019

Hearing with Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 13, 2019

GDPR & CCPA: Opt-ins, Consumer Control, and the Impact on Competition and Innovation
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 11, 2019

Inclusion in Tech: How Diversity Benefits All Americans
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 5, 2019

The Way Forward on Border Security
House Committee on Homeland Security
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 5, 2019

Oversight of the Department of Justice
House Committee on the Judiciary
Department of Justice

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 8, 2019

Countering Terrorism while Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties: Where do We Stand in 2019
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 7, 2019

Nominations of Aditya Bamzai and Travis LeBlanc to be members of PCLOB
Senate Judiciary Committee
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 4, 2019

Nomination of William Barr to be Attorney General
Senate Judiciary Committee
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 14, 2019

A Comparative Look at Competition Law Approaches to Monopoly and Abuse of Dominance in the US and EU
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 19, 2018

Oversight of the Antitrust Enforcement Agencies
House Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 12, 2018

Oversight of Defense Department AI Capabilities
House Committee on Armed Services
Artificial Intelligence
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 11, 2018

Oversight of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 11, 2018

Transparency & Accountability: Examining Google and its Data Collection, Use and Filtering Practices
House Committee on the Judiciary
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 10, 2018

Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Artificial Intelligence

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 30, 2018

Nomination of Ronald D. Vitiello to be Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 28, 2018

Nomination hearing of Donald L. Palmer and Benjamin W. Hovland to the Election Assistance Commission
Senate Committee on Rules
Voter Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 27, 2018

Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 26, 2018

Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 9, 2018

Consumer and Privacy Organizations' Data Protection Framework
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 9, 2018

Oversight of the Enforcement of the Antitrust Laws
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 3, 2018

Nomination hearing of Steven D. Dillingham to be Director of the Census
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 2, 2018

Fintech: Examining Digitization, Data, and Technology
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 26, 2018

Internal Revenue Service’s Taxpayer Online Authentication Efforts
House Committee on Ways and Means
IRS Online Authentication

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 26, 2018

Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 24, 2018

Executive Business Meeting to consider the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Judiciary

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 12, 2018

Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 4, 2018

Twitter: Transparency and Accountability
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 4, 2018

Foreign Influence Operations' Use of Social Media Platforms
U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 4, 2018

Nomination Hearing for Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier to be the Director of the OSTP
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Artificial Intelligence

Statement

EPIC's Statement
August 21, 2018

Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
August 15, 2018

The Internet and Digital Communications: Examining the Impact of Global Internet Governance
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Data Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 30, 2018

Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 24, 2018

Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 17, 2018

Facebook, Google and Twitter: Examining the Content Filtering Practices of Social Media Giants” hearing
House Committee on the Judiciary
Social Media Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 16, 2018

Oversight of FBI and DOJ Actions Surrounding the 2016 Election
House Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 11, 2018

Big Data Challenges and Advanced Computing Solutions
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Big Data

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 11, 2018

Examining Warrantless Smartphone Searches at the Border
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 10, 2018

Protecting Customer Proprietary Network Information in the Internet Age
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Telephone Records

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 10, 2018

Bolstering Data Privacy and Mobile Security: An Assessment of IMSI Catcher Threats
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 27, 2018

Artificial Intelligence – With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Artificial Intelligence

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 25, 2018

Policy Response to Russian Interference in the 2016 U. S. Elections
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 19, 2018

Oversight of the FBI and DOJ Actions in Advance of the 2016 Election
House Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 18, 2018

Cambridge Analytica and Other Facebook Partners: Examining Data Privacy Risks
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 18, 2018

Examining the Inspector General’s First Report on Justice Department and FBI Actions in Advance of the 2016 Presidential Election
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 15, 2018

Understanding the Digital Advertising Ecosystem
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Online Advertising

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 14, 2018

Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
U.S. Privacy Law

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 12, 2018

S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018: Countering Malicious Drones
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 12, 2018

Questions Regarding the U.S. Census
House Committee on the Judiciary
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 7, 2018

Internet of Things Legislation
House Committee on Energy and Commerce 
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 21, 2018

"Securing Americans' Identities: The Future of the Social Security Number"
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 17, 2018

Protecting Privacy, Promoting Data Security: Exploring How Schools and States Keep Data Safe
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Student Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 16, 2018

Cambridge Analytica and the Future of Data Privacy
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 15, 2018

Progress Report on the 2020 Census
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 8, 2018

Program Integrity for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Privacy Act

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 8, 2018

Keeping Pace with Innovation – Update on the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the Airspace
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 7, 2018

Do Not Call: Combating Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Robocalls

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 26, 2018

Filtering Practices of Social Media Platforms
House Committee on the Judiciary
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 25, 2018

Border Security, Commerce and Travel: Commissioner McAleenan’s Vision for the Future of CBP
House Committee on Homeland Security
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 24, 2018

Cyber Threats Facing America: An Overview of the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 23, 2018

Artificial Intelligence Part III, Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 19, 2018

Continued Oversight Over the Internal Revenue Service
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
EPIC v. IRS

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 17, 2018

FY 2019 Bureau of the Census
House Committee on Appropriations
Census

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 17, 2018

Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Robocalls, Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 16, 2018

Nomination of Mike Pompeo to be Secretary of State
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 13, 2018

The 2018 Tax Filing Season and Future IRS Challenges
Senate Committee on Finance
EPIC v. IRS

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 12, 2018

Facebook: Transparency and Use of Consumer Data
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Social Media Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 10, 2018

Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data
Senate Judiciary Committee
Social Media Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 9, 2018

FY19 Budget Hearing - Department of Commerce
House Committee on Appropriations
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 20, 2018

Hearing with Commerce Secretary Ross
House Committee on Ways and Means
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 20, 2018

Nomination of Lieutenant General Paul M. Nakasone to be the Director of the National Security Agency
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 14, 2018

The Freedom of Information Act: Examining the Administration's Progress on Reforms and Looking Ahead
Senate Judiciary Committee
Open Government

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 12, 2018

Game Changers: Artificial Intelligence Part II, Artificial Intelligence and the Federal Government
U.S. House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 6, 2018

Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 5, 2018

A Review and Assessment of the Department of Defense Budget, Strategy, Policy, and Programs for Cyber Operations and U.S. Cyber Command for Fiscal Year 2019
House Committee on Armed Services
Cybersecurity, National Security

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 28, 2018

The Public Face of TSA: Examining the Agency’s Outreach and Traveler Engagement Efforts
House Committee on Homeland Security
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 26, 2018

Examining the Current Data Security and Breach Notification Regulatory Regime
House Committee on Financial Services
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
February 14, 2018

Data Security and Bug Bounty Programs: Lessons Learned from the Uber Breach and Security Researchers
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 5, 2018

Protecting Privacy, Promoting Policy: Evidence-Based Policymaking and the Future of Education
House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 29, 2018

Protecting Privacy, Promoting Policy: Evidence-Based Policymaking and the Future of Education
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Student Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 29, 2018

Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 24, 2018

Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy
Senate Committee on Armed Services
National Security

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 24, 2018

Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Connected Cars

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 23, 2018

Nomination of Adam Klein to be Chairman of Privacy and Civil Liberties Board (PCLOB)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
National Security

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 23, 2018

Disrupter Series: The Internet of Things, Manufacturing and Innovation
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 18, 2018

Oversight of the United States Department of Homeland Security
Senate Judiciary Committee
Voter Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 15, 2018

Digital Decision-Making: The Building Blocks of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Algorithmic Transparency

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 12, 2017

Oversight Hearing with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
House Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 12, 2017

The Consumer Welfare Standard in Antitrust: Outdated or a Harbor in a Sea of Doubt?
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Antitrust

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 12, 2017

Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
House Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 5, 2017

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Emerging Uses in a Changing National Airspace
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 29, 2017

Maximizing the Value of Cyber Threat Information Sharing
House Committee on Homeland Security
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 15, 2017

Examining Physical Security and Cybersecurity at Our Nation's Ports
House Committee on Homeland Security
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 30, 2017

Nomination of Kevin McAleenan to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Senate Committee on Finance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 24, 2017

GSA Supervision of the Presidential Election Commission and Voter Privacy
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Voter privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 19, 2017

Consumer Data Security and the Credit Bureaus
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
October 17, 2017

21st Century Trade Barriers: Protectionist Cross Border Data Flow Policy’s Impact on U.S. Jobs
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 11, 2017

Examining the Equifax Data Breach
House Committee on Financial Services

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 4, 2017

Equifax: Continuing to Monitor Data-Broker Cybersecurity
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 3, 2017

An Examination of the Equifax Cybersecurity Breach
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 3, 2017

Still Ringing Off the Hook: An Update on Efforts to Combat Robocalls
Senate Special Committee on Aging
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 3, 2017

Cybersecurity of the Internet of Things
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 2, 2017

Oversight of the Administration's Decision to End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 2, 2017

Oversight of the Equifax Data Breach: Answers for Consumers
House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Statement

EPIC's Statement
October 2, 2017

TSA Modernization: Improvements to Airport Security
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 28, 2017

FTC Stakeholder Perspectives: Reform Proposals to Improve Fairness, Innovation, and Consumer Welfare
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 26, 2017

FTC Stakeholder Perspectives: Reform Proposals to Improve Fairness, Innovation, and Consumer Welfare
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 26, 2017

Recommendations of the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 25, 2017

Examining the Fintech Landscape
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 11, 2017

Oversight of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and Attempts to Influence U.S. Elections: Lessons Learned from Current and Prior Administrations
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 27, 2017

Deter, Detect And Interdict: Technology’s Role in Securing the Border
House Committee on Homeland Security
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 24, 2017

Oversight and Reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission
House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 24, 2017

Nomination Hearing - FCC
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 21, 2017

Nomination of Christopher Wray for FBI Director
Senate Judiciary Committee

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 12, 2017

Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Connected Cars

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 27, 2017

Exploring Opportunities to Strengthen Education Research While Protecting Student Privacy
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Student Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 27, 2017

The FISA Amendments Act: Reauthorizing America’s Vital National Security Authority and Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties
Senate Judiciary Committee
FISA

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 23, 2017

Review of the FY2018 Budget Request for the Federal Communications Commission
Senate Committee on Appropriations

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 20, 2017

Federal Bureau of Investigation – Budget Hearing
House Committee on Appropriations
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 20, 2017

Russian Interference in the 2016 U.S. Elections
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 20, 2017

Russia Investigative Task Force Hearing with Former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson
House Select Committee on Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 20, 2017

Data Stored Abroad: Ensuring Lawful Access and Privacy Protection in the Digital Era
House Committee on the Judiciary
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 14, 2017

Disrupter Series: Update on IOT Opportunities and Challenges
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 13, 2017

Paving the Way for Self-Driving Vehicles
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Connected Cars

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 13, 2017

Hearing on "Lawsuit Abuse and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act"
House Committee on the Judiciary
Telephone Records

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 12, 2017

Hearing on "Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Customs and Border Protection FY18 Budget Request"
House Committee on Appropriations
Open Government

EPIC's
June 12, 2017

Disrupter Series: Improving Consumer's Financial Options With FinTech
House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 9, 2017

Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Federal Aviation Administration Authorization
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 8, 2017

Open Hearing: Former FBI Director James Comey
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 7, 2017

Hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
FISA

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 6, 2017

Protecting Americans’ Identities: Examining Efforts to Limit the Use of Social Security Numbers
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 22, 2017

IRS Oversight Hearing
House Committee on Appropriations

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 22, 2017

Emerging Transportation Technologies
House Committee on Appropriations
Connected Cars

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 17, 2017

Nomination Makan Delrahim as Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 10, 2017

Hearing on "Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Across Borders: Facilitating Cooperation and Protecting Rights.”
Senate Judiciary Committee
Open Government

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 9, 2017

Hearing on "Cyber Threats Facing America: An Overview of the Cybersecurity Threat Landscape"
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 8, 2017

Hearing on "Russian Interference in the 2016 United States Election"
Senate Judiciary Committee
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 5, 2017

Reviewing the FAFSA Data Breach
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Student Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 2, 2017

Oversight of the 2020 Census
House Committee on Appropriations

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 2, 2017

Hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation"
Senate Judiciary Committee
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 1, 2017

The Border Wall: Strengthening Our National Security
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 26, 2017

Checkpoint of The Future: Evaluating TSA’s Innovation Task Force Initiative
House Committee on Homeland Security
Air Travel Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 26, 2017

Hearing on "The 2016 Semi-Annual Reports of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection"
House Committee on Financial Services
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 5, 2017

Cybersecurity in the Health Care Sector: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 5, 2017

Oversight of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
House Committee on the Judiciary
DEA

Statement

EPIC's Statement
April 4, 2017

Open Hearing: Disinformation: A Primer in Russian Active Measures and Influence Campaigns
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 29, 2017

Examining the State of Forensic Science in the United States
House Committee on the Judiciary
Forensic Evidence

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 28, 2017

Self-Driving Cars: Levels of Automation
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 27, 2017

Legislative Proposals for Fostering Transparency
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Open Government

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 23, 2017

Hearing on "Law Enforcement's Use of Facial Recognition Technology"
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Facial Recognition

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 22, 2017

Perspectives from the DHS Frontline: Evaluating Staffing Resources and Requirements
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Homeland Security

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 22, 2017

Hearing on "The Promises and Perils of Emerging Technologies for Cybersecurity"
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 22, 2017

Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Judiciary

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 20, 2017

Hearing on Russian Active Measures Investigation
House Select Committee on Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 20, 2017

Disrupter Series: Smart Communities
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 16, 2017

Hearing on "The Modus Operandi and Toolbox of Russia and Other Autocracies for Undermining Democracies Throughout the World"
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 15, 2017

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovation, Integration, Successes, and Challenges
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Drones

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 13, 2017

Undermining Democratic Institutions and Splintering NATO: Russian Disinformation Aims
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 9, 2017

Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 7, 2017

Transparency at the TSA
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 2, 2017

Hearing on "Cyber Strategy and Policy"
Senate Armed Services
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 2, 2017

Hearing on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
House Committee on the Judiciary
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 1, 2017

Nomination hearing for Sen. Dan Coats as Director of National Intelligence
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 28, 2017

Hearing on Cyber Warfare in the 21st Century: Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities
House Committee on Armed Services
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 28, 2017

Hearing on "Strengthening U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities"
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 13, 2017

Russian Efforts to Influence Democratic Elections in the United States and Abroad
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 13, 2017

Hearing on "Self-Driving Cars: Road to Deployment"
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 13, 2017

Russian Efforts to Influence Democratic Elections in the United States and Abroad
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 8, 2017

Hearing on "Reauthorization of NTIA"
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet of Things
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
February 2, 2017

Markup of S. 88, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, and S. 134, Spoofing Prevention Act
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet of Things

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 23, 2017

Hearing on "Nomination of Wilbur Ross to serve as Commerce Secretary"
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 18, 2017

Nomination hearing for Nikki Haley as UN Ambassador
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 18, 2017

Nomination hearing for Rep. Mike Pompeo as CIA Director
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 17, 2017

Nomination hearing for Elaine Chao: Drones and Connected Vehicles
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 12, 2017

Appointment of Thomas P. Bossert for White House Homeland Security Advisor
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
National Security

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 10, 2017

Nomination hearing for Jeff Sessions
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Surveillance
Hearing Record link

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 9, 2017

Foreign Cyber Threats to the United States
Senate Armed Services
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 4, 2017

Cybersecurity: Ensuring the Integrity of the Ballot Box
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Cybersecurity

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 28, 2016

Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 26, 2016

Modernizing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Telephone Records

Statement

EPIC's Statement
September 21, 2016

FCC Overreach: Examining the Proposed Privacy Rules
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
June 13, 2016

Examining the Proposed FCC Privacy Rules
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 16, 2016

Judicial Redress Act of 2015
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
International Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
January 14, 2016

The Internet of Cars
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Internet of Things

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
November 18, 2015

Examining the EU Safe Harbor Decision and Impacts for Transatlantic Data Flows
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
International Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
November 3, 2015

Protecting Seniors from Identity Theft: Is the Federal Government Doing Enough?
Senate Special Committee on Aging
Seniors

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
October 7, 2015

Body Cameras: Can Technology Increase Protection for Law Enforcement Officers and the Public
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
May 19, 2015

The Future of Drones in America: Law Enforcement and Privacy Considerations
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Drones

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 20, 2013

Field Forum on the Impact of Domestic Use of Drone Technology on Privacy and Constitutional Rights of All Americans
House Committee on the Judiciary
Drones

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
October 25, 2012

Using Unmanned Aerial Systems Within the Homeland: Security Game Changer?
House Committee on Homeland Security
Drones

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 19, 2012

What Facial Recognition Technology Means for Privacy and Civil Liberties
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Surveillance

Statement

EPIC's Statement
July 18, 2012

The FISA Amendments Act of 2008
House Committee on the Judiciary
FISA

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 31, 2012

The Video Privacy Protection Act: Protecting Viewer Privacy in the 21st Century
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Video Privacy Protection Act

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
January 31, 2012

Cybersecurity and Data Protection in the Financial Sector
House Committee on Financial Services
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 14, 2011

H.R. 1981, the Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
House Committee on the Judiciary
Children's Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 12, 2011

Cybersecurity and Data Protection in the Financial Sector
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Financial Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 21, 2011

Discussion Draft of H.R.____, A Bill to Require Greater Protection for Sensitive Consumer Data and Timely Notification in Case of Breach
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 15, 2011

TSA Oversight Part 1: Whole Body Imaging
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Air Travel Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 16, 2011

Do Not Track Legislation: Is Now the Right Time?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Statement

EPIC's Statement
December 2, 2010

Online Privacy, Social Networking, and Crime Victimization
House Committee on the Judiciary
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 28, 2010

Planning for the Future of Cyber Attack Attribution
House Committee on Science and Technology
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 15, 2010

Smart Grid
House Committee on Science and Technology
Smart Grid

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 1, 2010

An Examination of Children's Privacy: New Technologies and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Children's Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 29, 2010

An Assessment of Checkpoint Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?
House Committee on Homeland Security
Air Travel Privacy

Statement

EPIC's Statement
March 17, 2010

Communications Networks and Consumer Privacy: Recent Developments
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 29, 2009

H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act and H.R. 1319, the Informed P2P User Act
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 5, 2009

Ensuring America's Security: Cleaning Up the Nation's Watchlists
House Committee on Homeland Security
Air Travel Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 9, 2008

ICANN and the WHOIS Database: Providing Access to Protect Consumers from Phishing
House Committee on Financial Services
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 18, 2008

Passport Files: Privacy Protection Needed For All Americans
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Passport Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 10, 2008

Identity Theft: A Victim's Bill of Rights
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 17, 2008

Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 11, 2008

An Examination of the Google-Doubleclick Merger and the Online Advertising Industry: What are the Risks for Competition and Privacy?
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 27, 2007

The Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007, S. 704
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 21, 2007

Employment Eligibility Verification Systems (EEVS)
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 7, 2007

Combating Pretexting: H.R. 936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Telephone Records

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 7, 2007

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
February 28, 2007

Truth in Caller ID Act of 2006
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 18, 2006

Social Security Number High-Risk Issues
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 16, 2006

Protecting Consumers' Phone Records
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Telephone Records

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
February 8, 2006

Phone Records for Sale: Why Aren't Phone Records Safe From Pretexting?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Telephone Records

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
February 1, 2006

The Future of Registered Traveler
House Committee on Homeland Security
Air Travel Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
November 3, 2005

Voter Verification in the Federal Elections Process
Senate Committee on Rules
Voter Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 21, 2005

The Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2005
House Committee on the Judiciary
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 12, 2005

Identity Theft and Data Broker Services
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 10, 2005

Protecting Consumer's Data: Policy Issues Raised by Choicepoint
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 15, 2005

Protecting the Privacy of Consumers' Social Security Numbers
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 28, 2004

The Wireless 411 Privacy Act
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Telephone Records

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 21, 2004

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology: What the Future Holds for Commerce, Security, and the Consumer
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
RFID

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 14, 2004

Enhancing Social Security Number Privacy
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 15, 2004

The Status of the Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System (CAPPS II)
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Air Travel Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 17, 2004

International Consumer Protection Act of 2003
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 17, 2003

H.R. 2622, The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003
House Committee on Financial Services
Financial Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 9, 2003

The Role of FCRA in Employee Background Checks and the Collection of Medical Information
House Committee on Financial Services
FCRA

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 17, 2003

Consumer Fraud, the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Act of 2003, and FTC Reauthorization
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 11, 2003

Use and Misuse of the Social Security Number
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 10, 2003

Spam (Unsolicited Commercial E-Mail)
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Email Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 21, 2003

Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2002 (HR 4678)
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 24, 2002

Preserving the Integrity of Social Security Numbers and Preventing Their Misuse by Terrorists and Identity Thieves
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 19, 2002

Identity Theft Involving Elderly Victims
Senate Special Committee on Aging
Seniors

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 18, 2002

Creating the Department of Homeland Security: Consideration of the Administration's Proposal
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
National Security

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 9, 2002

S. 2201 Online Personal Privacy Act
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 25, 2002

Securing Our Infrastructure: Private/Public Information Sharing
Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs
National Security

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 8, 2002

SSNs and Identity Theft
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
November 8, 2001

Need For Internet Privacy Legislation
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 11, 2001

Use and Misuse of the Social Security Number
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 22, 2001

The Social Security Number and Threats to Privacy
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Social Security Numbers
Privacy in the Commercial World
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 1, 2001

Recent Developments in Privacy Protections for Consumers
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
October 11, 2000

HR 5018, Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 2000, HR 4987, Digital Privacy Act of 2000, and HR 4908, Notice of Electronic Monitoring Act
House Committee on the Judiciary
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 6, 2000

H.R. 4246, the Cyber Security Information Act
House Committee on Government Reform
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 22, 2000

On Internet Privacy and Profiling
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 13, 2000

Use and Misuse of the Social Security Number
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 11, 2000

CyberAttack: The National Protection Plan and its Privacy Implications
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
February 1, 2000

The Online Privacy Protection Act of 1999
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
July 27, 1999

Oversight Electronic Communications Privacy Policy Disclosures
House Committee on the Judiciary
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 27, 1999

H.R. 2281. The WIPO Copyright Treaties Implementation Act and Privacy Issues
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Consumer Protection

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 5, 1998

The European Union Data Directive and Privacy
House Committee on International Relations
International Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 7, 1998

Communications Privacy
House Committee on the Judiciary
Internet Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 26, 1998

Social Security Administration and the PEBES Program
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 6, 1997

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act (SAFE) H.R. 695
House Committee on the Judiciary
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 20, 1997

Children's Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act, H.R. 3508
House Committee on the Judiciary
Children's Privacy

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
September 12, 1996

Cypto Legislation
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 26, 1996

The Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act
House Committee on Education and Labor
Consumer Protection
Encryption Technology and Policy
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Cybersecurity

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
June 9, 1993

Encryption Technology and Policy
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Cybersecurity
Privacy Protection for Social Security Numbers and Records
Senate Committee on Finance
Social Security Numbers
The Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act
House Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs
Consumer Protection
Telemarketing/Privacy Issues
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Telephone Records
Use of Social Security Number as a National Identifier
House Committee on Ways and Means
Social Security Numbers
The Computer Abuse Amendments Act of 1990
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Data Protection, Computers, and Changing Information Practices
House Committee on Government Operations
Consumer Protection
The Government Printing Office Improvement Act of 1990
House Committee on House Administration

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
March 8, 1990

Computer Virus Legislation
House Committee on the Judiciary
FBI Oversight and Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1990
House Committee on the Judiciary
The Computer Security Act of 1987 and the Memorandum of Understanding Between NIST and the NSA
House Committee on Government Operations
National Security

Testimony

EPIC's Testimony
May 4, 1989

Statement

EPIC's Statement
November 30, -0001