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Why Vulnerable Kids Depend on Government & Big Tech Getting Data Privacy Laws Right

Saleforce Nonprofit

Established in 1997 as a victim-centered organization that protects children from violence and abuse, our purpose at International Justice Mission (IJM) is to work collaboratively with our partners and local authorities to strengthen justice systems and build communities where all people can be safe and protected. million reports in 2020.

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AT&T violated labor law but can still ban workers from recording conversations, NLRB rules

The Verge

The board found that while AT&T violated US labor law in how it had applied the policy, the recording ban itself was not illegal. Davis served as the union steward for the Communications Workers of America Local 2336. The case centers on a complaint filed by AT&T employee Marcus Davis in 2016.

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A Veteran's Day Reflection on Temporal Community

ASU Lodestar Center

The second is a set of rules or laws that members agree to accept. Lance is a business consultant to local governments and nonprofit organizations. He served in a variety of local governments for twenty years before creating LL Decker & Associates, Inc. Communities are funny things.

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What the West needs to know about Russia’s tech scene

The Next Web

With a little knowledge of some of the key cultural differences and unique properties of the local tech scene, Russia can easily become one of the most attractive tech markets in the world for investors. Within the Russian tech sector, the differences in business practices between the West and East are growing rapidly smaller.

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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. The event gives passionate supporters a way to breathe and reflect. Southern Environmental Law Center.

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Mexico’s fintech success: How tech is driving the population to banking

TechCrunch

The country was the first in the region to implement a law specific to the sector, and Mexican fintechs account for nearly 20% of total venture investment in the industry throughout Latin America. Currently, 52 fintechs have been authorized to operate under the law, while 38 more are pending approval.

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How heavy metals get into baby food—and what California is doing to help parents

Fast Company Tech

should soon be able to determine how much lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury are in the food they feed their babies, thanks to a California law, the first of its kind, that took effect this year. I believe the new California law offers a solid first step in giving people the ability to limit the intake of these substances.