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Africa's digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight,' achieving societal impact on shoestring budgets, amid ongoing threats

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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African media entrepreneurs reported achieving enhanced civic engagement, criminal investigations, and changes in the law through their coverage.

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  • African media entrepreneurs reported achieving enhanced civic engagement, criminal investigations, and changes in the law through their coverage.
  • The full report is available on the Inflection Point International website , and can be downloaded in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  • However, they had done so in the face of ongoing harassment, with more than a third reporting cyber-attacks on their news platforms.
  • Media in Nigeria and Ghana reported significantly higher incidences of lawsuits and legal attacks than the media organisations interviewed in other countries.

Digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight,' achieving societal impact on shoestring budgets, amid ongoing threats

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The top three ways media outlets reported having achieved impact were:

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  • The top three ways media outlets reported having achieved impact were:
    The full report is available on the Inflection Point International website , and can be downloaded in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  • Beyond grants and advertising, media organizations also earned income from consultancy services, content production and reader revenue.
  • Stephen King of Luminate said: "This report demonstrates the vital role that grant funding is playing in supporting digital media organizations through this pivotal moment of change.
  • We help digital media entrepreneurs build more sustainable, independent news organizations by offering business and technical training, market intelligence, networking opportunities, specialized consulting, and direct financial support.

Africa's digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight,' achieving societal impact on shoestring budgets, amid ongoing threats

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Civic, Digital, Nobel Peace Prize, COVID-19, Daily Maverick, Journalism, Speech, Executive summary, Advisory board, Luminate, Attack, Organization, Advertising, Partnership, Face, Consultant, Social change, Independent media, Society, News, Solution, Executive, Investor, Report, Pierre, Digital rights, Democracy, Public relations, Food delivery, Cryptocurrency

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital media entrepreneurs are producing ground-breaking journalism and achieving significant impact on their societies, in spite of often tiny budgets and constant online threats and attacks, a new global report revealed today. 

Key Points: 
  • African media entrepreneurs reported achieving enhanced civic engagement, criminal investigations, and changes in the law through their coverage.
  • The full report is available on the Inflection Point International website , and can be downloaded in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  • However, they had done so in the face of ongoing harassment, with more than a third reporting cyber-attacks on their news platforms.
  • Media in Nigeria and Ghana reported significantly higher incidences of lawsuits and legal attacks than the media organisations interviewed in other countries.

Digital media disruptors 'punching above their weight,' achieving societal impact on shoestring budgets, amid ongoing threats

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Civic, Digital, Corruption, Journalism, Abortion, Executive summary, Advisory board, Luminate, Attack, Organization, Advertising, Partnership, Consultant, List of Nobel laureates, Income, Nobel Peace Prize, CEO, Independent media, Work, Society, News, Executive, Investor, Report, Pierre, Digital rights, Democracy, Public relations, Management, Video game

LONDON, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital media entrepreneurs are producing ground-breaking journalism and achieving significant impact on their societies, in spite of often tiny budgets and constant online threats and attacks, a new global report revealed today. 

Key Points: 
  • The top three ways media outlets reported having achieved impact were:
    The full report is available on the Inflection Point International website , and can be downloaded in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
  • Beyond grants and advertising, media organizations also earned income from consultancy services, content production and reader revenue.
  • Stephen King of Luminate said: "This report demonstrates the vital role that grant funding is playing in supporting digital media organizations through this pivotal moment of change.
  • We help digital media entrepreneurs build more sustainable, independent news organizations by offering business and technical training, market intelligence, networking opportunities, specialized consulting, and direct financial support.

Yes Consumer Solutions Ltd

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Privacy law, Articles, European Union law, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Privacy, Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations, Information privacy, Data Protection Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office

Yes Consumer Solutions Ltd have been issued with an enforcement notice for a contravention of Regulation 21 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.

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Yes Consumer Solutions Ltd have been issued with an enforcement notice for a contravention of Regulation 21 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.

First National Bank Alaska Declares Dividend for Third Quarter 2021

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Airlines, Identity management, Aviation, Data security, Human rights, Digital rights, Privacy law, Terms of service, LATAM Airlines Group, LATAM Brasil, Privacy, Internet privacy

At the Board of Directors Meeting held July 29, 2021, a cash dividend of $3.20 per share was declared, payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2021.

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At the Board of Directors Meeting held July 29, 2021, a cash dividend of $3.20 per share was declared, payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2021.
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FTC to Host Virtual PrivacyCon 2021 on July 27

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2021 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2021 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.
  • A link to view PrivacyCon will be posted the morning of the event to ftc.gov and the event page .
  • The event will feature remarks by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and FTC Chief Technologist Erie Meyer, as well as presentations and discussions on a variety of privacy and data security research.
  • The event will be tweeted live from the FTCs Twitter page (@FTC) using the hashtag #PrivacyCon21.

FTC to Host Virtual PrivacyCon 2021 on July 27

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Articles, Economy, Social issues, Terms of service, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Privacy law, Internet privacy, Twitter, Federal Trade Commission, Privacy

The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2021 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2021 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.
  • A link to view PrivacyCon will be posted the morning of the event to ftc.gov and the event page .
  • The event will feature remarks by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and FTC Chief Technologist Erie Meyer, as well as presentations and discussions on a variety of privacy and data security research.
  • The event will be tweeted live from the FTCs Twitter page (@FTC) using the hashtag #PrivacyCon21.

Scott Cole & Associates Announces U.C. San Diego Health Data Breach Investigation

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Legal, Professional services, Digital rights, Human rights, Articles, Social issues, Security, Terms of service, Security breaches, Internet privacy, Privacy, Data breach, Right to privacy

San Diego on claims of negligence and invasion of privacy arising out of the health care facilitys recent high-profile data breach.

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  • San Diego on claims of negligence and invasion of privacy arising out of the health care facilitys recent high-profile data breach.
  • The volume of data admittedly gathered in this attack is shocking, says Scott Cole, the principal attorney at the investigating firm.
  • Scott Cole & Associates is collecting all available information regarding this latest cyber-attack and is interested in learning how it affected the patients, employees and students of U.C.
  • Since its inception in 1992, Scott Cole & Associates has litigated countless matters against businesses of all types, and in nearly every industry imaginable.

mParticle Introduces Data Privacy and Control Features to Help Brands Comply with iOS 14.5 Apple App Tracking Transparency Requirements

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle , the largest independent Customer Data Platform, today announced a series of new features to help companies comply with data privacy rules and regulations, including the latest Apple iOS 14.5 App Tracking Transparency (ATT) requirements.

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  • NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- mParticle , the largest independent Customer Data Platform, today announced a series of new features to help companies comply with data privacy rules and regulations, including the latest Apple iOS 14.5 App Tracking Transparency (ATT) requirements.
  • mParticle is the first CDP to help customers enforce granular privacy controls in compliance with iOS 14.5 privacy guidelines.
  • "Data privacy and governance are critical requirements for brands to address in their data strategy," said Chee Chew, Chief Product Officer, mParticle.
  • mParticle is introducing a series of features designed to help companies comply with Apple ATT and foster trust with their customers.