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Apple revokes iClouds Advanced Data Protection in the UK over government privacy dispute

Mashable Tech

Apple has removed its strongest iCloud data protection for customers in the UK, as a refusal to comply with a government order demanding backdoor access to user data. But now, Apple users in the UK are left without this option because of a dispute between the tech giant and their government.

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How to better support girls globally?

Fast Company Tech

An estimated 129 million girls are not in school, globally. In Senegal, the government increased resourcing for FGM elimination in 2023 by 50%. And progress is possible when it comes to education as welltoday, 50 million more girls are in school globally compared to a decade ago and completion rates have ticked up too.

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The Future of Associations: Key Takeaways from Association 4.0™ 

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Case Study Example: The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) modernized its learning management system (LMS) and training facilities to create hybrid learning experiences , expanding its global reach and member engagement. Rethink Membership Models What We Learned Traditional, one-size-fits-all membership models are outdated.

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British authors want Meta to answer for alleged copyright infringement

Engadget

"These cases are shining a light on the unscrupulous behaviour exhibited by global tech companies which seemingly exploit copyright-protected material, safe in the knowledge that they will not be held to account," the Society of Authors' letter stated. In February, over 1,000 musicians released an album called Is This What We Want?

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Global investors flee from Chinese tech stocks after the government crackdown on Ant and Alibaba

TechCrunch

Global investors are running from Chinese tech stocks in the wake of the government’s crackdown on Ant Group and Alibaba, two high-flying businesses founded by Ma Yun (Jack Ma) that were once hailed as paragons of China’s new tech elite. As the tit-for-tat tech conflict between the U.S.

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ByteDance’s Douyin reveals algorithm amid government push to tackle online platform issues

TechNode

The website also outlined the review process for governance on the Douyin platform, detailing how it handles challenges related to rumors, online harassment, and other violations. He noted that ByteDance’s algorithms have come under global scrutiny, with specific concerns about filter bubbles and restricted content exposure.

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NPO Cybersecurity Getting New Defense Level

The NonProfit Times

NetHope announced the launch of the Partner Collective for the Global Humanitarian Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Global Humanitarian ISAC) during its recent 2024 NetHope Global Summit. million commitment over five years to support the Global Humanitarian ISAC. NetHope and Okta announced a $2.5

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