Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
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Founded Date
1994
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Organization
Founded Date1994—▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1994 | f_hsysjUU2Hg |
HeadquartersWashington, DC—▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Washington, DC | f_wBrZJlJvzg |
General
Websitehttp://www.epic.org/—▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | http://www.epic.org/ | KftahIuIMQ |
Other
annual-revenue30291342024▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3029134 | f_9UHngbbF1G |
executive-compensationPresident Alan Butler received $210,350; Deputy Director Caitriona Fitzgerald received $197,410; Senior Counsel Jeramie Scott received $166,200; Senior Counsel John Davisson received $150,8612024▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | President Alan Butler received $210,350; Deputy Director Caitriona Fitzgerald received $197,410; Senior Counsel Jeramie Scott received $166,200; Senior Counsel John Davisson received $150,861 | f_QTgB4VySkD |
foia-track-recordPrevailed in FOIA cases against CIA, DHS, Department of Education, FBI, NSA, ODNI, and TSA. EPIC v. DHS led to removal of x-ray body scanners from US airports; EPIC v. NSA resulted in release of NSA cybersecurity authority documents.2025▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Prevailed in FOIA cases against CIA, DHS, Department of Education, FBI, NSA, ODNI, and TSA. EPIC v. DHS led to removal of x-ray body scanners from US airports; EPIC v. NSA resulted in release of NSA cybersecurity authority documents. | f_BVwCCUQ2FG |
leadershipAlan Butler serves as Executive Director and President since 2020Mar 2026▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alan Butler serves as Executive Director and President since 2020 | f_HBGQD2BGk6 |
litigationFiled FOIA lawsuit against OPM over DOGE access to federal personnel data containing personal information of millions of current and former federal workers (2025)20253 pts▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Filed FOIA lawsuit against OPM over DOGE access to federal personnel data containing personal information of millions of current and former federal workers (2025) | f_twu71qJcbg | |
| Nov 2024 | Filed lawsuit (NACA v. RentGrow) against tenant screening company RentGrow for unfair and deceptive algorithmic practices under DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act. Survived motion to dismiss November 2024. | f_EcOoH0xzDh | |
| Nov 2024 | Filed FTC complaint against OpenAI (Oct 29, 2024) urging investigation of GPTs and third-party APIs for failing to meet responsible AI standards, unsafe security/privacy practices, and perpetuating unfair and deceptive practices | f_nj2oAQYBTN |
organizational-rating97% Charity Navigator score, 4 stars. 83% of revenue goes to program activity2024▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97% Charity Navigator score, 4 stars. 83% of revenue goes to program activity | f_xdoqCplX4h |
programAI & Human Rights Program — advocates for transparent, equitable AI regulation through litigation, FOIA requests, legislative advocacy, and comments to decision-makersMar 2026▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | AI & Human Rights Program — advocates for transparent, equitable AI regulation through litigation, FOIA requests, legislative advocacy, and comments to decision-makers | f_VI3re1fuer |
publicationsPublishes multiple books including Privacy in the Modern Age, Privacy Law Sourcebook, Privacy and Human Rights, and Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws. Also publishes monthly EPIC Alert newsletter.2025▶
| As Of | Value | Fact ID | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Publishes multiple books including Privacy in the Modern Age, Privacy Law Sourcebook, Privacy and Human Rights, and Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws. Also publishes monthly EPIC Alert newsletter. | f_N2luGXwXx2 |
Publications
6| Title | PublicationType | Authors | Url | PublishedDate | Source | Notes | IsFlagship | Source check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Legislation Scorecard | report | Kara Williams, EPIC | epic.org | 2024-06 | epic.org | First-of-its-kind rubric for evaluating state and federal AI bills | — | |
| Generating Harms II: Generative AI's New and Continued Impacts | report | EPIC, Calli Schroeder et al. | epic.org | 2024-05 | epic.org | — | — | |
| Generating Harms: Generative AI's Impact and Paths Forward | report | EPIC, Calli Schroeder et al. | epic.org | 2023-05 | epic.org | — | — | |
| The AI Policy Sourcebook 2020 | report | Marc Rotenberg (ed.) | archive.epic.org | 2020 | archive.epic.org | — | ✓ | |
| The AI Policy Sourcebook 2019 | report | Marc Rotenberg (ed.) | archive.epic.org | 2019-09 | archive.epic.org | First compendium of AI policy including OECD principles and national strategies | ✓ | |
| Universal Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence | policy-brief | Marc Rotenberg, EPIC | archive.epic.org | 2018-10 | archive.epic.org | Endorsed by 250+ experts and 60+ organizations across 40 countries | ✓ |
▶Internal Metadata
| ID | sid_Ygxw8JVW8X |
| Stable ID | sid_Ygxw8JVW8X |
| Wiki ID | E2873 |
| Type | organization |
| YAML Source | packages/factbase/data/things/epic-privacy.yaml |
| Facts | 13 structured |
| Records | 6 in 1 collection |