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Survey of child-targeted websites and apps reveals progress on privacy protection, but parental involvement still the key

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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= Survey of child-targeted websites and apps reveals progress on privacy protection, but parental involvement still the key =

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  • = Survey of child-targeted websites and apps reveals progress on privacy protection, but parental involvement still the key =
    Websites and mobile apps that target children should limit the amount of personal information that they collect about children, and ensure that adequate protective controls for parents are in place where personal information is collected.
  • This was the message from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and the 28 other privacy enforcement authorities that took part in the third Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) Privacy Sweep.
  • Globally, participating privacy enforcement authorities examined 1,494 websites and apps targeted at, or popular among, children.
  • Acting Australian Information Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim, said that most of the websites and apps that the OAIC examined did not collect any personal information from children.
  • Less than a quarter of the websites and apps that we examined tailored their privacy messages to children, and three quarters of the websites or apps enabled children to be redirected off the platform, Mr Pilgrim said.
  • I also encourage parents and guardians to read privacy policies and to familiarise themselves with websites and apps that their children use, Mr Pilgrim said.
  • - Several authorities observed that, overall, websites and apps targeted at young children presented a more protective privacy environment for children than those that were simply popular with children.
  • - The OAICs results and the global results identified examples of good privacy practices and bad privacy practices on websites and apps targeted at children:


Some websites and apps encouraged parental involvement.
The OAIC has published a number of resources that developers can use to ensure that their websites and apps comply with the
*Privacy Act 1988 *(Cth) and contain adequate privacy protections, including: Guide to developing an APP privacy policy Mobile privacy: a better practice guide for mobile app developers

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Organizations, Countries, Foreign relations of the European Union, Trade blocs, European Economic Area, Multi-speed Europe, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Free Trade Association, Common Foreign and Security Policy, European Union, North Macedonia

On 22 March 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/4811, amending Council Decision 2020/1999.

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  • On 22 March 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/4811, amending Council Decision 2020/1999.
  • The Council Decision adds 11 persons and 4 entities to the EU sanctions list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999.
  • The Candidate Countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania2 and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this Council Decision.
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    2 The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

EIB President Hoyer and Prime Minister Zaev agree to boost green investments and support the economic recovery of North Macedonia

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Countries, European Union, Europe, Government of North Macedonia, Multilateral development banks, Politics of North Macedonia, European Investment Bank, Zoran Zaev, Fatmir Besimi, North Macedonia, Ministry of Finance

EIB President Werner Hoyer and Vice-President Lilyana Pavlova welcomed North Macedonias Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi and Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister Edmond Ademi.

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  • EIB President Werner Hoyer and Vice-President Lilyana Pavlova welcomed North Macedonias Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, Minister of Finance Fatmir Besimi and Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister Edmond Ademi.
  • The EIB presented plans to boost support from Team Europe, expand cooperation, step up its activities in North Macedonia and support the European Commissions rollout of its Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans.
  • To date, the EIB has invested close to 970 million in 29 projects in North Macedonia, supporting key sectors of the economy infrastructure, energy, transport and SMEs.
  • The EIB Groups support for SMEs in form of loans and guarantees will also bolster the domestic financial sector and strengthen its ability to fuel economic growth without jeopardising its long-term stability.
  • EIB PresidentWerner Hoyersaid: Our priority is to help North Macedonia recover as quickly as possible from COVID-19, support its EU accession path and its transition to a greener, more inclusive and more sustainable economy.
  • As the EU climate bank, the EIB welcomes Prime Minister Zaevs strong commitment to supporting the rollout of the Green Agenda and I am pleasedto see an impressive pipeline of green investments for North Macedonia going forward.
  • The EU banks ambition is to do even more and support investments in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and digital sectors.
  • The pandemic has hit North Macedonia particularly hard but the country, Prime Minister Zaev and his government can count on tangible EIB technical and financial support for the recovery.
  • The Prime Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev stated: North Macedonia recently endorsed the Green Scenario for structural development of the transport, energy, environment and climate change sectors.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Countries, Common Foreign and Security Policy, North Macedonia, Stabilisation and Association Process, Europe

The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures until 31 October 2021.
  • The Council reviewed the individual designations set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, and amended the information concerning two natural persons.
  • [1] Published on 30.10.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no.
  • [2] The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Macedonia Community Development Corporation Receives $150,000 From the Amgen Foundation to Support Business Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Macedonia Community Development Corporation (Macedonia CDC) today announced it has been awarded $150,000 from the Amgen Foundation to support its Watts Entrepreneur Business Accelerator (WEBA) program.

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  • Macedonia Community Development Corporation (Macedonia CDC) today announced it has been awarded $150,000 from the Amgen Foundation to support its Watts Entrepreneur Business Accelerator (WEBA) program.
  • The program provides in-depth business counseling, classroom training, and peer-to-peer learning and covers areas such as business plan development, marketing, permits and licensing, web development and more.
  • Macedonia CDC is playing an important role in addressing economic inequality by focusing on providing the support that is required for entrepreneurs to thrive, said Eduardo Cetlin, President of the Amgen Foundation.
  • The Macedonia Community Development Corporation (Macedonia CDC) was founded in 2015 to transform Watts and greater South Los Angeles into vibrant, healthy communities of productive citizens.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Saturday, January 23, 2021
Countries, Europe, Stabilisation and Association Process, Common Foreign and Security Policy, North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia

The Council renewed the existing restrictive measures for a further twelve months, until 12 December 2021, and amended the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

Key Points: 
  • The Council renewed the existing restrictive measures for a further twelve months, until 12 December 2021, and amended the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP.
  • The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.
  • [1] Published on 11.12.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no.
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    [2] The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Organizations, Politics of the European Union, Politics of Europe, Foreign relations of the European Union, Trade blocs, Multi-speed Europe, European Free Trade Association, European Economic Area, Common Foreign and Security Policy, European Union, North Macedonia

The Council renewed the existing restrictive measures for a further twelve months, until 12 December 2021, and amended the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

Key Points: 
  • The Council renewed the existing restrictive measures for a further twelve months, until 12 December 2021, and amended the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP.
  • The Candidate Countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania2 and the EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this Council Decision.
  • They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.
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    2 The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Sunwest Bank Announces Participation in New Stimulus Bill Providing More than $284 Billion in Relief to Small Businesses

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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If you have already received a PPP loan, below are the key details regarding program changes and eligibility for a second PPP loan.

Key Points: 
  • If you have already received a PPP loan, below are the key details regarding program changes and eligibility for a second PPP loan.
  • A second PPP loan will be available for businesses with fewer than 300 employees and that sustained a loss of revenue of 25% or greater during any quarter in 2020.
  • Founded in 1969, Sunwest Bank is a privately held commercial bank with more than $2.0 Billion in assets.
  • More information about Sunwest Bank and its full line of products and services is available at www.sunwestbank.com .

Gentherm Appoints Steve Fletcher as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Medical Business

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Monday, January 4, 2021
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Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM) is a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications.

Key Points: 
  • Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM) is a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications.
  • Medical products include patient temperature management systems.
  • Gentherm has over 11,000 employees in facilities in the United States, Germany, Canada, China, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, North Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, United Kingdom, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
  • These forward-looking statements represent Gentherm Incorporated's goals, beliefs, plans and expectations about its prospects for the future and other future events.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Countries, Geography of Europe, European Economic Area, European Free Trade Association, Europe, North Macedonia

On 6 November 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1657[1] concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Key Points: 
  • On 6 November 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1657[1] concerning restrictive measures in view of Turkey's unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.
  • The Council Decision extends the existing restrictive measures for a further twelve months, until 12 November 2021.
  • The Candidate Countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania[2], and the EFTA country Iceland, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Armenia align themselves with this Council Decision.
  • [2] The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.