Digital Services Act

UK Information Commissioner and NCSC CEO sign Memorandum of Understanding

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, and the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Lindy Cameron, have today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate.

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  • The UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, and the Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Lindy Cameron, have today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out how both organisations will cooperate.
  • UK Information Commissioner John Edwards said:
    "We already work closely with the NCSC to offer the right tools, advice and support to businesses and organisations on how to improve their cyber security and stay secure.
  • “This Memorandum of Understanding reaffirms our commitment to improve the UK's cyber resilience so people's information is kept safe online from cyber attacks."
  • NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron said:
    “This new MoU with the Information Commissioner builds on our existing relationship and will boost the UK’s digital security.

Search for Solutions Drives Global Summit To Combat Hate-Fueled Violence

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most comprehensive anti-hate conference returns to Pittsburgh, PA from September 27-29, 2023. The Eradicate Hate Global Summit is unlike any other international gathering that addresses the viral spread of hate-fueled violence. Representatives from U.S. and foreign governments, international organizations, academia, law enforcement, sports, medicine, social work, mental health, the non-profit sector, the tech world, and media, among others, will attend. They will share their experiences, propose solutions, and learn from the survivors and families of victims of hate-fueled violence.

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  • The Eradicate Hate Global Summit is unlike any other international gathering that addresses the viral spread of hate-fueled violence.
  • They will share their experiences, propose solutions, and learn from the survivors and families of victims of hate-fueled violence.
  • To drive action, the Summit has created Working Groups , each composed of the world's top experts from various sectors.
  • They toil year-round to turn ideas exchanged at the Summit into practical solutions and useful tools to battle the onslaught of hate-motivated violence that spans the globe.

IEEE 2089™ Provides Foundation for European Reference Document for Children's Protection & Well-being Online

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

IEEE 2089, Standard for Age Appropriate Digital Services Framework-Based on the 5Rights Principles, has been recognized to serve as the foundation for a new CEN/CENELEC Workshop Agreement (CWA).

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  • IEEE 2089, Standard for Age Appropriate Digital Services Framework-Based on the 5Rights Principles, has been recognized to serve as the foundation for a new CEN/CENELEC Workshop Agreement (CWA).
  • The new CWA published by CEN/CENELEC localizes IEEE 2089 within the European context, where it can address specific needs identified in various EU policies and regulations.
  • “The adoption of IEEE 2089 as the core of this new CEN/CENELEC Workshop Agreement represents a major advancement in the protection and empowerment of European children and youth online,” said Konstantinos Karachalios, Managing Director, IEEE SA.
  • “The IEEE Standards Association appreciates the support and leadership of OVE in helping to make this happen.”

REPLY: Registrations for the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, a 24-Hour Cyber Security Marathon, Are Now Open

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Registrations open today for the 2023 edition of the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, now on its sixth edition.

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  • Registrations open today for the 2023 edition of the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, now on its sixth edition.
  • The online team-based competition , dedicated to cyber security and open to young professionals and cyber security enthusiasts from all over the world, saw the participation of more than 3800 teams from 95 countries in 2022.
  • Registrations to the Reply Cyber Security Challenge will be open until October 12th.
  • Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media.

5-hour ENERGY® billionaire invests heavily into media

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Monday, August 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manoj Bhargava, the founder of 5-hour ENERGY®, announced after market trading today that he is expanding his media interests by creating a significant media holdings portfolio with stakes in print and online media, television and radio broadcast, production and distribution, and digital advertising delivery:

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  • Merging television broadcast network with The Arena Group:
    Via Simplify Inventions LLC and its subsidiaries, IV Media LLC and Bridge Media Networks LLC, he has signed a binding LOI to combine its broadcast networks with The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media ("Parade") and Men's Journal.
  • IV Media LLC acquiring iMedia Brands, and its flagship property, Shop HQ TV, via a successful bid for the company.
  • Bridge News, LLC also owns and operates 50 TV stations nationally, with an additional over 50 independent broadcast affiliates nationally.
  • Altogether, these investments create a portfolio of companies and services that is now an end-to-end media ecosystem of production, distribution, and advertising delivery solutions globally.

EQS-News: Reply SpA: : The Board of Directors approves the half-year financial report as of 30 June 2023

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

All economic and financial indicators grew:

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  • All economic and financial indicators grew:
    Today, the Board of Directors of Reply S.p.A. [EXM, STAR: REY] approved the results as at 30 June 2023.
  • In the first half of 2023, consolidated EBITDA of €153.9 million compared to the €144.4 million recorded in 2022 and corresponds to 14.8% of turnover.
  • Pre-tax profit, from January to June 2023, was €113.5 million (€108.7 million in 2022), corresponding to 10.9% of turnover.
  • As at 30 June 2023, the Group's net financial position was positive for €101.6 million, while at 31 March 2023 was positive for €190.7 million.

Agora Partners with ActiveFence for Content Moderation to Ensure Trust and Safety for Real-Time Engagement Apps

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement (RTE), today announced a partnership with ActiveFence, integrating their leading Trust and Safety Solution with Agora's Voice and Video SDKs through Agora's Extensions Marketplace. This integration allows developers to easily add live audio and video content moderation into their RTE applications. ActiveFence is the premier provider of AI-driven content detection and moderation via their SaaS platform. The solution keeps end users safe from the widest spectrum of online harms, unwanted content, and malicious behavior, including adult content, bullying & harassment, child exploitation, hate speech, illegal goods, violence, and more.

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  • This integration allows developers to easily add live audio and video content moderation into their RTE applications.
  • ActiveFence is the premier provider of AI-driven content detection and moderation via their SaaS platform.
  • "Our partnership with ActiveFence enables developers to rapidly integrate real-time video and audio content moderation into their applications to ensure safe and meaningful interactions for all users."
  • ActiveFence Video Content Moderation is now available in public beta on Agora's Extensions Marketplace.

Agora Partners with ActiveFence for Content Moderation to Ensure Trust and Safety for Real-Time Engagement Apps

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement (RTE), today announced a partnership with ActiveFence, integrating their leading Trust and Safety Solution with Agora's Voice and Video SDKs through Agora's Extensions Marketplace. This integration allows developers to easily add live audio and video content moderation into their RTE applications. ActiveFence is the premier provider of AI-driven content detection and moderation via their SaaS platform. The solution keeps end users safe from the widest spectrum of online harms, unwanted content, and malicious behavior, including adult content, bullying & harassment, child exploitation, hate speech, illegal goods, violence, and more.

Key Points: 
  • This integration allows developers to easily add live audio and video content moderation into their RTE applications.
  • ActiveFence is the premier provider of AI-driven content detection and moderation via their SaaS platform.
  • "Our partnership with ActiveFence enables developers to rapidly integrate real-time video and audio content moderation into their applications to ensure safe and meaningful interactions for all users."
  • ActiveFence Video Content Moderation is now available in public beta on Agora's Extensions Marketplace.

First Half of 2023 Sees ICON Recognised for CRO Excellence, Alongside Industry Awards as an Employer of Choice and for Its Creative and Digital Services

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

For its excellent performance in clinical research, ICON was named a recipient of the 2023 CRO Leadership Awards in the following categories: Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality and Reliability.

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  • For its excellent performance in clinical research, ICON was named a recipient of the 2023 CRO Leadership Awards in the following categories: Capabilities, Compatibility, Expertise, Quality and Reliability.
  • Each category has a rating for Big Pharma, Small Pharma and Overall, with ICON rating in 14 out of 15 possible ratings.
  • These awards are the result of an annual CRO Quality benchmarking research conducted by ISR Reports via an online survey.
  • Additionally, the Digital Operations Team at ICON was named ‘IT Professional Team of the Year’ at the Tech Excellence 2023 Awards in Ireland.

ActiveFence Simplifies DSA Transparency Compliance Reporting

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Monday, July 10, 2023

NEW YORK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActiveFence, the leading trust and safety provider for online platforms, today released new features to ActiveOS, their content moderation platform that are designed to help clients meet new Digital Services Act (DSA) transparency requirements. These features will help Trust and Safety teams at organizations of all sizes create a one-click transparency report, correctly prioritize flagged content, and gain complete control of content moderation decision processes, reducing cost and expediting time-to-market.

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  • ActiveFence enables Trust and Safety teams with one-click reporting needed to meet DSA transparency requirements.
  • NEW YORK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActiveFence , the leading trust and safety provider for online platforms, today released new features to ActiveOS , their content moderation platform that are designed to help clients meet new Digital Services Act (DSA) transparency requirements.
  • ActiveFence Transparency Reporting capabilities will help online platforms and search engines meet EU requirements that they must publish a twice-yearly transparency report about their average monthly active users and content moderation, among other things.
  • ActiveFence's system will assemble a detailed transparency report in one click, providing teams with the critical information needed to comply with DSA regulations.