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EPIC warns sale of Google’s Spirit Air AI worker data lacks private right of action

EPIC counsel Mayu Tobin‑Miyaji says unions’ concerns are valid and highlights the absence of a private right of action, leaving enforcement of worker data protections dependent on state attorneys general. She notes that without such a right, AGs may lack resources to investigate every lead.

Why it matters: The lack of a private right of action could hinder enforcement against the sale of employee data for AI training.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Bloomberg Law: Google’s Spirit Air AI Data Bid Reveals Worker Protection Void
EPIC · primary source · Sep 15, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
StatusPending
PublishedSeptember 15, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsGoogle, Electronic Privacy Information Center, Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)
Topicsprivacy, employee privacy, ai governance, data brokers
Datapersonal, employee