The Epstein Atlas

What Data We Display

Project Atlas displays names and locations extracted from publicly available government documents, including federal court records, FOIA releases, and materials published pursuant to the Epstein Files Transparency Act (Pub. L. 119–38).

We display only: location names and coordinates, dates, names of convicted individuals and persons named in official proceedings, event type classifications, source document citations, and verbatim excerpts limited to location-relevant text (300 characters maximum).

What We Never Display

Victim names — only court-assigned pseudonyms (e.g., “Jane Doe 1”)
Minor identifying information of any kind
Explicit descriptions of abuse
Raw document text beyond location-relevant excerpts
Victim addresses or personal contact information
Photos of any individual

Lawful Basis (GDPR)

We process personal data under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR — legitimate interests. Specifically, the legitimate interests of investigative journalism and public accountability. We also rely on the journalism exemption under GDPR Article 85.

User Data

We do not collect user personal data. There are no user accounts, no login requirements, and no tracking cookies. We do not use analytics that collect personally identifiable information.

Data Subject Requests

If you believe your personal data is displayed on this site and you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR or other privacy legislation, please contact us at: privacy@atlas-engine.dev

Each request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, balancing your privacy rights against the public interest in accountability and transparency.

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