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Monique Priestley

@mepriestley.com
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I craft technology policy in the Vermont Legislature after two decades in tech. // Legislator // Connector // Speaker // Gamer // mepriestley.com // priestleyvt.com

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Daniel Solove @daniel-solove.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com proceeds to the general election for VT State Senate. She's one of the few legislators fully steeped in law, tech, and privacy issues. She has balanced and nuanced positions and listens to all stakeholders. We need more people like Monique as lawmakers!
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Support for my Primary race for Vermont State Senate came from a wide range of friends and colleagues. Thank you so much for your help! And if you feel so inclined, I hope you’ll help me leading up… |...
Support for my Primary race for Vermont State Senate came from a wide range of friends and colleagues. Thank you so much for your help! And if you feel so inclined, I hope you’ll help me leading up to...
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David Zuckerman @davidzuckermanvt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We are discussing school consolidation, big-tech data privacy, corporate election spending, and rural affordability. I want your input on air—call in live at 802-244-1777 to join the conversation, or stream the broadcast live at wdevradio.com. @theresnoaincreemee.bsky.social @mepriestley.com
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WDEV | Waterbury, VT
WDEV | Waterbury, VT
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 10/06/2026
What a powerhouse panel. I have had several “ah ha” moments over the last two days which will have a direct impact on how I communicate issues. We have so much to learn from each other and I am so thankful to Aspen Institute Germany for convening these conversations. (More on my takeaways later!)
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 03/06/2026
Watching Vermont’s weak data privacy bill used as leverage for the federal SECURE Data Act hearing today was hard. What we pass can affect every American. If the SDA passes as-is, it would preempt VT’s Kids Code, data breach laws, Consumer Protection Act, and more. We have to see the bigger picture.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month, everyone! 😎🏳️‍🌈 This Pride hits differently for me after a year of deep reflection and self-discovery. Here’s to every person finding their way to themselves, at whatever pace, on whatever path. 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤 PS Stickers/buttons available at Sunnyside Coffee and wherever you find me!
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 29/05/2026
We lost some, kept more: CT 2025 floor held, PAI and Kids Code definitions largely intact, data-level exemptions survived. PRA is gone but flagged for return. Playbook documented. Allies gained across VT and nationally. Fellow legislators committed to return to this annually. The fight isn’t over.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 28/05/2026
After spending the majority of my waking hours focused on data-related consumer protection efforts in VT for the past 3 years, I ended up voting No. "I voted No, not as a criticism of my colleagues, but as a criticism of what Big Tech’s lobbying does to undermine the democratic process.”
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 27/05/2026
Orange County Senate Candidate forms filed for the Democratic Primary on August 11th! As soon as I filed this morning, a wave of relief and excitement flooded over me. I am so in love with our Orange County towns. I can’t wait to visit with folks, highlight needs, and celebrate OC! 🧡💪💚 #ruralpride
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 19/05/2026
Legislative session is alllllmost over which means campaign season kicks off soon! If you’re in Vermont, I’d love to see you at a campaign event! If you’re elsewhere, I can use all of the help I can get fundraising and getting the word out! RSVP and/or donate at goodchange.app/donate/26lau... ❤️
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 01/05/2026
I am honored to be recognized as a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award recipient by the National Foundation for Women Legislators @electedwomen. I am grateful to serve alongside so many dedicated leaders who are committed to making a difference. I look forward to continuing this work.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 08/04/2026
Today I joined over 220 state legislators in calling for invocation of the 25th Amendment and congressional enforcement of war powers as the U.S. remains in an unauthorized war with Iran. Thank you to MI Rep. Rheingans and State Futures for leading this effort. priestleyvt.com/25thamendmen...
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 29/03/2026
So proud of everyone who took to the streets, parking lots, and greens to rally this weekend. I kept things local with visits to Bradford and Fairlee. ❤️ Keep showing up and speaking out. 💪😍 #nokings
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 29/03/2026
There’s a much longer story behind the scenes - and the conversation isn’t over. Keep speaking up and engaging! The biggest take away for me was an appreciation for how quickly folks sprang into action to alert tens of thousands of VTers. It’s so critical to hear from you! More in comments…
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 29/03/2026
Thank you shoutout to Pete Hirschfeld and Vermont Public for covering the House passage of H.211, a bill expanding transparency and the rights of Vermonters when it comes to the sale of their personal data. I’m thankful for the hard work of the colleagues in my committee as well as the House.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 25/03/2026
H.211 just passed the Vermont House. It updates data broker fees, fines, and definitions and replaces outdated entity/data-level exemptions with use-case level Right to Delete exemptions. Grateful to everyone who helped get it here. Long road ahead. 🌱 #dataprivacy
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 17/03/2026
I am excited to share that I have joined the State Futures Federal Response Coalition: a growing, cross-state group of lawmakers coordinating responses to federal overreach focused on defending civil liberties, upholding the rule of law, and protecting communities.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 27/02/2026
Timely as the Vermont House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development heads into another day of testimony regarding H.211, An act relating to data brokers and personal information. www.wired.com/story/data-b...
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Data Broker Breaches Fueled Nearly $21 Billion in Identity-Theft Losses
A report copublished by WIRED sparked a probe into opt-out pages hidden by data brokers. Now congressional Democrats say breaches tied to the industry have cost people tens of billions of dollars.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 09/02/2026
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.
Visiting Drexel
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 07/02/2026
Pleased to be part of the GovStack Women in GovTech Challenge 2026 as a mentor, joining 260+ women from 74 countries working to advance inclusive digital transformation. Looking forward to learning and contributing. #WiGTC26 #GovStack
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 05/02/2026
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
LinkedIn interview screenshot
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 30/01/2026
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:
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 30/01/2026
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...
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 30/01/2026
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):
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 29/01/2026
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/
Joint Statement RE Minnesota
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 26/01/2026
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...
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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).
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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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.
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Fighting Big Tech in the States: A Conversation with Vermont Representative Monique Priestley
Big business groups are orchestrating opposition to tech accountability.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 01/12/2025
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
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 19/11/2025
Had such a good time chatting everything data privacy laws with @achapell.bsky.social!
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Chapell @achapell.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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/...
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More on the private right of action
My reaction to Dr. Lauren Scholz commentary on the PRA
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 15/11/2025
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
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 15/11/2025
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...
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 01/11/2025
Identity thief. 🎃👻🤓 #privacynerd
Identity thief Halloween costume
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 30/10/2025
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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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.
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Hudson Ranney @hranneyvt.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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. #vtpoli
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 29/10/2025
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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TeachPrivacy @teachprivacy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
FINAL PUBLISHED VERSION - The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy by Prof Solove and Prof Hartzog papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #PrivacyMatters
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 23/10/2025
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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Suzanne Smalley @suzannesmalley.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
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...
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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.
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 07/10/2025
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
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 05/10/2025
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. 🍁☀️🏊‍♀️
NH Pond in October
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 25/09/2025
One of my favorite speaking requests is visiting with students. So thankful to have the opportunity to visit with the University of Arkansas Information Privacy Law class tonight from the State House. If any teachers/professors catch this, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 16/09/2025
So inspired by the privacy champions at tonight’s EPIC Champions of Freedom event: lawyers, academics, civil society leaders, and more, all pushing back against authoritarianism. Huge thanks to EPIC and the incredible speakers for their vision and energy!
EPIC 2025 Champions of Freedom
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The Economist @economist.com · 13/09/2025
“A fundamental shift is needed in how we approach the development and deployment of AI agents,” argues Meredith Whittaker. “Basic lessons in privacy and digital security are being discarded,” she warns
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AI agents are coming for your privacy, warns Meredith Whittaker
The Signal Foundation’s president worries they will also blunt competition and undermine cyber-security
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 15/09/2025
It was such a pleasure to connect with and learn from everyone at this year’s Privacy + Security Academy Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted at the National Press Club by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Had a great time on the keynote Policymaker Panel with Drew and Ben.
Policymaker Panel at Privacy + Security Academy salon in DC
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 31/08/2025
I'm excited to head to the National Press Club in DC in a couple of weeks to participate in the Privacy + Security Academy's Privacy Law Salon Washington Roundtable hosted by Professors Daniel Solove and Paul Schwartz. Opening session: "Policymaker Panel: The Front Lines of Privacy and AI".
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Monique Priestley @mepriestley.com · 18/08/2025
Huge thank you shoutout to @firewalldragons.bsky.social. Carey did an incredible job framing and level setting for this episode. Plus, he’s just an awesome human and I had a blast visiting with him. Listen to the episode here: mpvt.co/firewalls #dataprivacy #digitalpolicy #techpolicy
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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Passing #privacy legislation in the US is a seriously uphill battle - and it's hardly a fair fight. Today Vermont House Representative @mepriestley.com takes us behind the scenes, sharing crucial lessons that citizens & their reps need to learn. podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2025/08/18/i...
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I'm Just a (Privacy) Bill - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast
Why don’t we have meaningful privacy laws in the US? While we haven’t been able to pass federal privacy legislation, many states have managed...
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Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons @firewalldragons.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Tune in Monday when I'll be speaking with Vermont State Representative Monique Priestley about trying to pass meaningful #privacy legislation in the face of fierce opposition from #BigTech lobbyists. @mepriestley.com Subscribe here: firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/
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Podcast - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
I have a weekly podcast called Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons. The show is a mix of cybersecurity news and interviews of prominent people in the industry. But like the book, the shows are targeted squar...
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