Privacy law

This Week in Energy News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 9, 2023

NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy energy industry press releases from PR Newswire, including LG's commitment to renewable energy and Royal Caribbean's biofuel testing.
  • NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.

Covestro signs first major renewable energy agreement for its US operations

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Monday, June 5, 2023

This newest 15-year agreement secures a portion of power from the Mockingbird Solar Center in Lamar County, Texas, marking Covestro's first renewable energy agreement in the U.S.

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  • This newest 15-year agreement secures a portion of power from the Mockingbird Solar Center in Lamar County, Texas, marking Covestro's first renewable energy agreement in the U.S.
  • "This important new announcement builds upon Covestro's existing agreement with Ørsted and clearly signals our commitment to the use of renewable energy," said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro.
  • One major lever to reach these goals is energy from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power.
  • At the end of 2022, Covestro had already covered 12 percent of its global energy requirements with electricity from renewable sources.

NetDiligence Announces Recipients of 2023 Toby Merrill Awards

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2023 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia. NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance. The Toby Merrill Award for Excellence is given to a seasoned cyber insurance thought leader, the Rising Star Award is given to an emerging insurance professional, and the Community Spirit Award acknowledges an individual who fosters camaraderie and community within the cyber insurance industry.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2023 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia.
  • NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance.
  • "Every year I am in awe of our amazing Toby Merrill award winners and this year is no different," says Mark Greisiger, President of NetDiligence.
  • Chubb and NetDiligence also actively support the Toby Merrill Scholarship Fund, which financially supports the educational advancement of students who reflect the qualities of leadership, kindness and strength that Toby epitomized.

Israel Data Center Market - Watch Out for Massive Data Center Investment, the Market is Poised to Grow by Over 6.5% During 2022-2028 - Arizton

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Data protection in Israel is governed under the Protection of Privacy Law.

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  • Data protection in Israel is governed under the Protection of Privacy Law.
  • All entities in Israel that hold or process personal information must abide by this law.
  • For instance, the government formed The United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to establish import-export between US and Israel.
  • A detailed study of the existing Israel data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.

Israel Data Center Market - Watch Out for Massive Data Center Investment, the Market is Poised to Grow by Over 6.5% During 2022-2028 - Arizton

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Data protection in Israel is governed under the Protection of Privacy Law.

Key Points: 
  • Data protection in Israel is governed under the Protection of Privacy Law.
  • All entities in Israel that hold or process personal information must abide by this law.
  • For instance, the government formed The United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to establish import-export between US and Israel.
  • A detailed study of the existing Israel data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.

Privacy Law Guidebook 2022: Impact of the Laws, Industry Standards and Consumer Expectations Regarding Personal Information and Privacy - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Privacy Law thoroughly explains the legal obligations and potential liability of those who work with and share private information.

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  • Privacy Law thoroughly explains the legal obligations and potential liability of those who work with and share private information.
  • Beginning with the constitutional foundation of privacy rights, Privacy Law examines the impact of the laws, industry standards and consumer expectations regarding personal information and privacy in a variety of contexts, including: health care, financial institutions, the workplace, international business, e-commerce and corporate transactions.
  • Ms. Brownlee assists clients in identifying, evaluating and managing risks associated with privacy and information security practices, and conducts privacy and data protection assessments and information security policy audits.
  • She has lectured and published widely in the areas of records and information management and e-discovery, technology, and Internet law.

California Lawyers Association to Honor Outgoing Chief Justice with Judicial Excellence Award and Recognize Distinguished Bar Leaders

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye who was the first person of color and the second woman to serve as the state's chief justice, will receive the Inaugural Judicial Excellence Award on September 17, 2022.

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  • Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye who was the first person of color and the second woman to serve as the state's chief justice, will receive the Inaugural Judicial Excellence Award on September 17, 2022.
  • The Judicial Excellence Award was established to recognize a member of the California Judicial Branch who exemplifies the mission of CLA and is dedicated to promoting excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
  • The recipient of the Judicial Excellence Award is also committed to the improvement of the administration of justice and preserving the rule of law.
  • San Diego County Bar Association will receive the California Lawyers Association Exceptional Organization of the Year Award.

Kraft Heinz Inks Deal with BHE Renewables to Invest in Renewable Energy to Help Power U.S. Operations

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220629005153/en/
    The Kraft Heinz Company today announced a virtual power purchase agreement with BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, for its operations within the United States, which make up the largest part of the Companys North America Zone.
  • The renewable energy is planned to come from BHE Renewables 158-megawatt Gopher Creek wind farm in Scurry County, TX.
  • We are proud to support Kraft Heinz as it carries out its commitment to create a more sustainable environment, said Steve Rowley, Vice President, Renewable Development and Energy Markets at BHE Renewables.
  • Kraft Heinz continues to prioritize environmental stewardship by pursuing renewable energy opportunities around the world through utility-scale power purchase agreements (PPAs) and vPPAs.

Kraft Heinz Announces Agreement with Repsol in Company’s First Wind Energy Investment

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (Kraft Heinz or the Company) today announced a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with Repsol, a global multi-energy company operating across more than 20 countries and based in Madrid, Spain.

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  • The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (Kraft Heinz or the Company) today announced a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (vPPA) with Repsol, a global multi-energy company operating across more than 20 countries and based in Madrid, Spain.
  • This agreement is the Companys first investment in wind energy and is designed to help Kraft Heinz achieve its aspiration of procuring the majority of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025.
  • Our agreement with Repsol is a significant step in our efforts to reduce the impact of climate change, said Rafael Oliveira, Executive Vice President and President, International Markets at Kraft Heinz.
  • Download the latest Kraft Heinz ESG report to learn more about the Companys climate ambitions and progress at www.kraftheinzcompany.com/esg .