Human rights stories
HP Inc reveals winners of annual HP Partner Awards 2023
Last month
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HP Inc celebrated top-performing partners in its annual awards, honouring industry contribution and sustainable impact.
Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.
Australians' trust in AI declining due to privacy concerns: Cisco says
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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Cisco's 2023 survey reveals rising privacy concerns among Australians, leading to faltering trust in AI technology.
First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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human rights
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A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.
Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies
Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.
Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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public cloud
The 50 ‘Jane Does’ allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.
Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Apple says it’s ‘protecting the planet’s resources’ and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.
Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights
Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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human rights
The Inspector-General has given the GCSB its compliance tick of approval for the fourth year in a row.
Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce’s upcoming Dreamforce conference.
Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?
Thu, 10th May 2018
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New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.
NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.
Microsoft champions same-sex marriage
Mon, 23rd Jan 2012
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Tech giant endorses diversity ahead of vote on marriage equity legislation in home state of Washington.
KNOWLEDGE = PROFIT
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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$1.7 billion dollars could be saved by New Zealand businesses each year through investing in digital skills training for staff, says report.