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SFW Capital Partners Completes Majority Investment in Global Search Intelligence Leader Captify

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

RYE, N.Y., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SFW Capital Partners, LP ("SFW") today announced that it has completed a majority investment in Captify Technologies Ltd. ("Captify"), a "privacy-first" search technology leader.

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  • RYE, N.Y., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SFW Capital Partners, LP ("SFW") today announced that it has completed a majority investment in Captify Technologies Ltd. ("Captify"), a "privacy-first" search technology leader.
  • Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, Captify is the only privacy-centric, first-party, search data ecosystem.
  • Without reliance on third-party cookies, Captify is the largest independent processor of search data outside of Google.
  • SFW Capital Partners is a specialized private equity firm that invests in leading Information, Software, Industrial and Healthcare Technology companies.

SFW Capital Partners Completes Majority Investment in Global Search Intelligence Leader Captify

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

As Advertisers Put Privacy First, Company Poised for Further Global Growth with Search Data-Driven Platform

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  • As Advertisers Put Privacy First, Company Poised for Further Global Growth with Search Data-Driven Platform
    RYE, N.Y., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SFW Capital Partners, LP ("SFW") today announced that it has completed a majority investment in Captify Technologies Ltd. ("Captify"), a "privacy-first" search technology leader.
  • Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, Captify is the only privacy-centric, first-party, search data ecosystem.
  • Without reliance on third-party cookies, Captify is the largest independent processor of search data outside of Google.
  • SFW Capital Partners is a specialized private equity firm that invests in leading Information, Software, Industrial and Healthcare Technology companies.

Measure Protocol Announces Premium Incentives Program for Consumer Insights

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

LONDON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Measure Protocol , the award-winning, ethical person-based data marketplace, today released its Premium Rewards program, which sets a new standard for compensating individuals for sharing their data.

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  • LONDON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Measure Protocol , the award-winning, ethical person-based data marketplace, today released its Premium Rewards program, which sets a new standard for compensating individuals for sharing their data.
  • The new program which focuses on the company's proprietary " Retro " behavioral data collection, compensates individuals on average between $15 and $50 per hour on a prorated scale.
  • "For too long, various industries have continually compensated individuals with mere pennies (or sometimes nothing at all) when they share valuable data," said Owen Hanks, co-founder and CEO of Measure Protocol.
  • Measure's Premium Rewards program helps to fulfill Measure's long-term vision of data quality, transparency and privacy for both consumers and buyers.

Mark DeBroeck Joins WireWheel as Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WireWheel ,a leader in data privacy technology, today announced Mark DeBroeck has joined the Company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WireWheel ,a leader in data privacy technology, today announced Mark DeBroeck has joined the Company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • In his new role, Mr. DeBroeck will oversee the entire customer-facing organization of sales, alliances, marketing, customer success and professional services.
  • "We're pleased to welcome Mark to WireWheel as our CRO and look forward to seeinghow he furthers our legacy of providing one-of-a-kind, meaningful value to our partners and clients," said Justin Antonipillai, Founder and CEO of WireWheel.
  • "With data and consumer privacy on everyone's mind right now, I'm proud to be joining WireWheel at such an exciting time both for the company and for the future of compliance and privacy," commented Mr. DeBroeck.

Privacy Commissioner Meets with Internet Groups on Proposed Amendments to the PDPO

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Friday, July 9, 2021

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    Date: 9 July 2021

    Privacy Commissioner Meets with Internet Groups on Proposed Amendments to the PDPO

    The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, met with representatives of the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) today vide video conference to exchange views on the proposed amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to combat doxxing (the Amendments).

  • At the meeting, the Privacy Commissioner reiterated that the Amendments only concern unlawful doxxing acts and the related enforcement powers of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD).
  • I have explained the background and the scope of the Amendments to the representatives of the AIC and have pointed out that relevant anti-doxxing laws in other jurisdictions would be taken into account in the Amendments.
  • The Privacy Commissioner said that the PCPD will continue its dialogue with the AIC and all stakeholders and welcomes their views on the Amendments.

The Shyft Federation Launches The Shyft Network Mainnet

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

NEW YORK, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Shyft Federation has launched the Shyft Network, with a focus on security and privacy.

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  • NEW YORK, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Shyft Federation has launched the Shyft Network, with a focus on security and privacy.
  • The Shyft Federation is the collective that maintains, runs, and ensures the security of the network.
  • The launch of the Shyft Network comes at a time where regulatory acceleration is occurring across the crypto ecosystem.
  • The Shyft Network is the next phase of the ecosystem's integration with institutions, solving for the largest risks while enabling the next phase of global adoption.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center Adds 50,000th Resource to Extensive Library Collection

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is excited to announce our library has now cataloged over 50,000 unique resources in a comprehensive online catalog serving the global movement to respond to the needs of survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is excited to announce our library has now cataloged over 50,000 unique resources in a comprehensive online catalog serving the global movement to respond to the needs of survivors of sexual assault and prevent sexual violence.
  • Since 2000, NSVRC's specialized library collection has continued to grow, showcasing decades of advocacy work and constantly evolving research in the field.
  • The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
  • NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of RALIANCE, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.

PURECYCLE DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In PureCycle To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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Sunday, July 4, 2021

If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in PureCycle stock or options between November 16, 2020 and May 5, 2021 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext.

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  • If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 investing in PureCycle stock or options between November 16, 2020 and May 5, 2021 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
  • Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
  • Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding PureCycles conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

PCPD Launches “Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme - Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2021” cum “Mobile Game Apps Design Competition for Secondary School Students”

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Friday, July 2, 2021

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    Date: 2 July 2021

    PCPD Launches Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme - Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2021 cum Mobile Game Apps Design Competition for Secondary School Students

    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong (PCPD), has just launched the Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme - Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2021 (SAP) for secondary school students to encourage all secondary schools to join the network of partnering schools to foster a culture of respecting and protecting personal data privacy in campus.

  • The SAP has set seven Privacy Protection Missions for students nominated by participating secondary schools to achieve, collectively or individually.
  • To tie in with the apps design competition, teaching videos will be distributed to schools to explain to students the importance of protecting personal data privacy.
  • For details of the SAP and the apps design competition, please visit the SAP website: https://www.pcpd.org.hk/childrenprivacy/student-ambassador-program.html

    Poster of Student Ambassador for Privacy Protection Programme - Partnering Schools Recognition Scheme 2021

Safer Foundation Provides Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

CHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Safer Foundation is providing notice of a recent event that may impact the privacy of certain individuals' information.

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  • CHICAGO, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Safer Foundation is providing notice of a recent event that may impact the privacy of certain individuals' information.
  • Safer Foundation experienced a data security event that impacted computer system operations and caused a temporary disruption to certain client services.
  • As part of its investigation into the root cause of the incident, Safer Foundation'semail system was reviewed for evidence of suspicious activity.
  • As part of its ongoing commitment to the privacy and security of information in its care, Safer Foundation is providing enhanced training to employees regarding data privacy and information security best practices.