Christine Bannan
U.S. public policy manager focused on privacy and platform accountability
Washington, DC
Summary
Privacy and digital-rights policy advocate: Christine has spent her career advancing consumer privacy, platform accountability, and privacy-first alternatives to mainstream tech products. In roles at EPIC, New America's Open Technology Institute, and Proton she has pushed for stronger enforcement, regulatory safeguards, and privacy-preserving product choices. epic+2
Law-trained policy practitioner: She holds a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and completed multiple law-related internships and clerkships during law school, grounding her policy work in legal analysis and regulatory processes. nd+1
Public-facing communicator and writer on technology policy: Christine authors public commentary and policy analysis (including Proton blog posts) and speaks at industry and policy events on topics such as AI regulation, digital trade, and platform safety. proton+2
Active in the internet policy community: She has participated in fellowships and speaking engagements (Internet Law & Policy Foundry fellow, SXSW speaker, WITA events) and engages with policymaking forums and coalitions. ilpfoundry+2
Work
Education
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Writing
The US is on a dangerous course without AI regulation
November 1, 2025Proton blog post arguing for federal AI regulation and describing risks of preempting state AI laws; outlines privacy and security concerns with insufficient AI oversight and promotes private, privacy-first AI tools.
Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (EPIC comments)
August 1, 2019Regulatory comments submitted by EPIC (signed by EPIC staff including Christine Bannan) advocating for stronger safeguards and FTC enforcement measures related to consumer data security.
A Reassessment of Athenian Tribute
May 1, 2014College Honors thesis presenting a digital diplomatic edition of the Athenian Tribute Quota Lists, including original photography, TEI-conformant XML, and tools for viewing and working with the archival material.