EPIC Files Amicus Brief Countering Big Tech Claim that Surveillance-Based Feeds Are Protected by the First Amendment
Summary
EPIC has filed an amicus brief in support of South Carolina's Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) against tech industry challenges. The AADC aims to protect minors' data and allow users to opt out of surveillance-based algorithmic feeds that manipulate engagement.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This is good news for defenders as it supports legislation aimed at protecting user data and limiting manipulative engagement tactics.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of ongoing legal and policy battles concerning data privacy, particularly for minors, and the pushback from tech companies against such regulations. This highlights the tension between user protection and the business models of platforms relying on data surveillance and engagement.