Monique Priestley
@mepriestley.com
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This idea has gone on to inform legislation such as Vermont's H.720, An act relating to the Cloud Computing Public Utility Act, sponsored by @mepriestley.com and @laurasibilia.bsky.social!
Bill Status H.720
legislature.vermont.gov
February 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
This idea has gone on to inform legislation such as Vermont's H.720, An act relating to the Cloud Computing Public Utility Act, sponsored by @mepriestley.com and @laurasibilia.bsky.social!
Spent a quick afternoon at Drexel’s Law School today, visiting with students and professors on a panel alongside Rep Scialabba (R-PA) discussing privacy and AI related policy making. I find the open-ended exploration of ideas in an academic setting to be a beneficial exercise to participate in.
February 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Spent a quick afternoon at Drexel’s Law School today, visiting with students and professors on a panel alongside Rep Scialabba (R-PA) discussing privacy and AI related policy making. I find the open-ended exploration of ideas in an academic setting to be a beneficial exercise to participate in.
The resources that David Stauss and his team create to track all of the various aspects of data privacy and AI laws across the country are invaluable. I’m grateful for an opportunity to share a few updates from Vermont. (See LinkedIn for the video.) #dataprivacy #aipolicy #techpolicy #digitalpolicy
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The resources that David Stauss and his team create to track all of the various aspects of data privacy and AI laws across the country are invaluable. I’m grateful for an opportunity to share a few updates from Vermont. (See LinkedIn for the video.) #dataprivacy #aipolicy #techpolicy #digitalpolicy
Appreciate Austin Jenkins and Pluribus News / State Affairs for including me in DISRUPTION: 6 tech policy trends to watch in ’26.
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Appreciate Austin Jenkins and Pluribus News / State Affairs for including me in DISRUPTION: 6 tech policy trends to watch in ’26.
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
States continue to lead on AI, data privacy, and platform accountability - especially where federal action falls short.
📄 Full piece: pluribusnews.com/news-and-eve...
Big thanks to Wayne and Dave for having me on Algorithmic Anxiety last month to dig into AI regulation—what’s already happening, what’s missing, and what states are doing right now.
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
January 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Big thanks to Wayne and Dave for having me on Algorithmic Anxiety last month to dig into AI regulation—what’s already happening, what’s missing, and what states are doing right now.
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
🎙️ Episode 26 (Dec 16, 2026):
www.mixcloud.com/WBTVLP/algor...
Grateful to David Zuckerman and the team at WDEV for having me on today. We talked data privacy, the right to be deleted, government surveillance, AI chatbots, and why rural voices matter in tech policy.
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
January 30, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Grateful to David Zuckerman and the team at WDEV for having me on today. We talked data privacy, the right to be deleted, government surveillance, AI chatbots, and why rural voices matter in tech policy.
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
🎧 Protecting Data, Protecting People (Jan 29, 2026): podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
What is happening in Minnesota is a direct threat to due process, constitutional rights, and the values our country was founded on. I stand with the people of MN in calling for accountability, independent investigations, and an end to this dangerous federal overreach. priestleyvt.com/media/opeds/
January 29, 2026 at 9:17 PM
What is happening in Minnesota is a direct threat to due process, constitutional rights, and the values our country was founded on. I stand with the people of MN in calling for accountability, independent investigations, and an end to this dangerous federal overreach. priestleyvt.com/media/opeds/
This has to stop.
Excerpt: "Yesterday the Trump Administration announced a proposed change in policy for travellers to the U.S. It applies to the powers of data collection by the Customs and Border Police (CBP)..." www.privacyinternational.org/news-analysi...
Excerpt: "Yesterday the Trump Administration announced a proposed change in policy for travellers to the U.S. It applies to the powers of data collection by the Customs and Border Police (CBP)..." www.privacyinternational.org/news-analysi...
The Trump Administration wants your DNA and social media
Yesterday the Trump Administration announced a proposed change in policy for travellers to the U.S. It applies to the powers of data collection by the Customs and Border Police (CBP).
www.privacyinternational.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This has to stop.
Excerpt: "Yesterday the Trump Administration announced a proposed change in policy for travellers to the U.S. It applies to the powers of data collection by the Customs and Border Police (CBP)..." www.privacyinternational.org/news-analysi...
Excerpt: "Yesterday the Trump Administration announced a proposed change in policy for travellers to the U.S. It applies to the powers of data collection by the Customs and Border Police (CBP)..." www.privacyinternational.org/news-analysi...
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In a new interview, Vermont Representative @mepriestley.com broke down what Big Tech is up to in statehouses and how advocates like her are fighting for protections.
Fighting Big Tech in the States: A Conversation with Vermont Representative Monique Priestley
Big business groups are orchestrating opposition to tech accountability.
www.democracy.news
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In a new interview, Vermont Representative @mepriestley.com broke down what Big Tech is up to in statehouses and how advocates like her are fighting for protections.
We’ve spent October traveling Vermont to talk with you about your privacy concerns. What started as 6 town halls turned into requests from 25 more towns. We’re kicking off another round this week in Morrisville. Your stories and your energy are pushing this work forward. Join us: peoplevsbigtech.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We’ve spent October traveling Vermont to talk with you about your privacy concerns. What started as 6 town halls turned into requests from 25 more towns. We’re kicking off another round this week in Morrisville. Your stories and your energy are pushing this work forward. Join us: peoplevsbigtech.com
Had such a good time chatting everything data privacy laws with @achapell.bsky.social!
I asked VT Rep @mepriestley.com what a "good" state privacy law looks like - and here's her response. I wish I'd asked to what degree adtech processing falls under the category of "what consumers directly asked for..." as that implies an EU style consent requirement is coming - tinyurl.com/y6ysb5um
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Had such a good time chatting everything data privacy laws with @achapell.bsky.social!
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More thoughts on the private right of action for.privacy laws as i tease my upcoming pod interview with VT rep Monique Priestly which will be out Wed.
open.substack.com/pub/chapell/...
open.substack.com/pub/chapell/...
More on the private right of action
My reaction to Dr. Lauren Scholz commentary on the PRA
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
More thoughts on the private right of action for.privacy laws as i tease my upcoming pod interview with VT rep Monique Priestly which will be out Wed.
open.substack.com/pub/chapell/...
open.substack.com/pub/chapell/...
Kicked off the Monique for VT State Senate campaign with manager, Hudson Ranney. So many have already reached out to knock doors, make calls, host events, and get involved. That’s what this campaign is about. Politics should be candid, inclusive, and fun. Let’s do this!
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
November 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Kicked off the Monique for VT State Senate campaign with manager, Hudson Ranney. So many have already reached out to knock doors, make calls, host events, and get involved. That’s what this campaign is about. Politics should be candid, inclusive, and fun. Let’s do this!
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
priestleyvt.com/senate2026
Thank you to VTDigger for featuring a recent Op-Ed by the leadership team of the Rural Caucus: Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Dover; Rep. Lisa Hango, R-Berkshire; Rep. Monique Priestley, D-Bradford; and Rep. Lucy Boyden, D-Cambridge.
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you to VTDigger for featuring a recent Op-Ed by the leadership team of the Rural Caucus: Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Dover; Rep. Lisa Hango, R-Berkshire; Rep. Monique Priestley, D-Bradford; and Rep. Lucy Boyden, D-Cambridge.
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
Full piece: vtdigger.org/2025/11/14/r...
Grateful to VTDigger for including my announcement in today's coverage. '“Vermonters sent a clear message this year: it’s time for leadership that listens and responds. We can’t afford to ignore the pressures facing everyday people any longer.”' vtdigger.org/2025/10/29/o... #vtpoli
Orange County GOP senator resigns, local Democratic rep says she’s running - VTDigger
First-term Sen. Larry Hart leaves another vacancy in the Vermont Senate. He’s the second Republican to resign in recent weeks after Sam Douglass stepped down earlier this month.
vtdigger.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Grateful to VTDigger for including my announcement in today's coverage. '“Vermonters sent a clear message this year: it’s time for leadership that listens and responds. We can’t afford to ignore the pressures facing everyday people any longer.”' vtdigger.org/2025/10/29/o... #vtpoli
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vermontbiz.com/news/2025/octo… @mepriestley.com is running for Vermont State Senate, and I couldn’t be more excited. Her dedication to public service and commitment to Vermont communities make her the leader we need. Let’s flip this seat and build what’s next for Vermont, together#vtpolili
October 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
vermontbiz.com/news/2025/octo… @mepriestley.com is running for Vermont State Senate, and I couldn’t be more excited. Her dedication to public service and commitment to Vermont communities make her the leader we need. Let’s flip this seat and build what’s next for Vermont, together#vtpolili
Big news: I’m running for the Vermont State Senate! This isn’t just a campaign – it’s an invitation to build what’s next. Together, we can make Vermont more affordable, transparent, and inclusive for everyone. Let’s do this: priestleyvt.com/senate2026 #vtpoli #priestleyvt2026 #community #leadership
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Big news: I’m running for the Vermont State Senate! This isn’t just a campaign – it’s an invitation to build what’s next. Together, we can make Vermont more affordable, transparent, and inclusive for everyone. Let’s do this: priestleyvt.com/senate2026 #vtpoli #priestleyvt2026 #community #leadership
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FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION - The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy by Prof Solove and Prof Hartzog papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #PrivacyMatters
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION - The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy by Prof Solove and Prof Hartzog papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #PrivacyMatters
Extremely grateful for being included in this morning’s roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council and Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE). It was further confirmation that the struggles to regulate Big Tech know no borders – and neither do the harms that are affecting our youth (and all ages).
October 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Extremely grateful for being included in this morning’s roundtable hosted by the Atlantic Council and Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE). It was further confirmation that the struggles to regulate Big Tech know no borders – and neither do the harms that are affecting our youth (and all ages).
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Signal to leave EU rather than comply w/ Chat Control, which would scan all messages sent over end-to-end encrypted platforms. Vote on Chat Control's future Oct 14. Germany is the swing vote. Officials there opposed the measure in past but new govt silent re position
therecord.media/signal-calls...
therecord.media/signal-calls...
Signal calls on Germany to vote against ‘Chat Control,’ saying it would leave EU market
The head of the Signal Foundation raised concerns around Germany now refusing to say whether it will support Chat Control in an upcoming vote.
therecord.media
October 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Signal to leave EU rather than comply w/ Chat Control, which would scan all messages sent over end-to-end encrypted platforms. Vote on Chat Control's future Oct 14. Germany is the swing vote. Officials there opposed the measure in past but new govt silent re position
therecord.media/signal-calls...
therecord.media/signal-calls...
Thank you shoutout to Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News for reaching regarding neural data privacy proposals. You can catch his new piece, “Lawmakers push for neural data protections as wearable devices surge” at mpvt.co/pluribusneural
October 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Thank you shoutout to Austin Jenkins of Pluribus News for reaching regarding neural data privacy proposals. You can catch his new piece, “Lawmakers push for neural data protections as wearable devices surge” at mpvt.co/pluribusneural
It’s hard to believe that “let’s swim across this body of water” season is overlapping with flannel season. There is nothing quite like driving the backroads of VT & NH during foliage season, but it’s typically not the same season I swim and sunbathe in. 🍁☀️🏊♀️
October 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It’s hard to believe that “let’s swim across this body of water” season is overlapping with flannel season. There is nothing quite like driving the backroads of VT & NH during foliage season, but it’s typically not the same season I swim and sunbathe in. 🍁☀️🏊♀️