Advocacy & Policy
Privacy law is made by legislators who rarely hear from consumers. ODIPA gives consumers a seat at the table — tracking every relevant bill, filing formal comments, and meeting directly with lawmakers to advocate for stronger protections.
100% FreeODIPA's Advocacy & Policy program is our most direct lever for systemic change. While education helps individuals protect themselves today, policy change protects everyone tomorrow. We monitor federal and state privacy legislation continuously, submit formal regulatory comments during public rulemaking periods, publish independent policy analysis, and meet directly with legislators and their staff. All of our advocacy work is fully funded by donations and conducted entirely in the public interest — we do not accept funding from any industry with privacy interests at stake.
Legislative Monitoring
Continuous tracking of federal and state privacy legislation across all 50 states, with analysis of implications for consumers.
Position Papers
8–12 formal position papers submitted to regulatory agencies, congressional committees, and standards bodies.
Direct Legislative Engagement
Meetings with legislators and their staff to present consumer-centered privacy analysis and advocate for stronger protections.
Regulatory Comment Submissions
Formal comments submitted during public rulemaking periods for FTC, state AGs, and data protection authorities.
Policy Research
Independent analysis of proposed legislation, comparing provisions to GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, GLBA, BSA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, NERC CIP, BIPA, NIST Privacy Framework, LGPD, PIPEDA, and other applicable domestic and international standards.
Coalition Building
Coordinating with aligned nonprofit organizations to amplify consumer voices in legislative processes.
Every American benefits when privacy laws are stronger. Our advocacy is conducted entirely in the public interest.
Policymakers who need independent, technically grounded analysis to inform privacy legislation.
The FTC, state attorneys general, and data protection authorities that receive our formal regulatory comments.
Organizations in our coalition who amplify consumer voices across the legislative process.
Who funds ODIPA's advocacy work?
Entirely through individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships. We do not accept funding from any company with a material interest in the outcome of privacy legislation.
Can I get involved in advocacy?
Yes — ODIPA accepts volunteers with backgrounds in law, policy, and research. We also issue Action Alerts when consumers can submit public comments directly to agencies.
How can I stay updated on privacy legislation?
Subscribe to our newsletter for legislative updates, or follow our Research & Publications program for in-depth policy analysis.
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