Day: 1 August 2021

ICO publishes annual tracking research

Stuart Mitchell

77% of people say protecting their personal information is essential, research commissioned by the ICO has found. The survey of over 2,000 individuals monitors changes in what people think about data protection and freedom of information, and how they utilise their information rights. This has been especially important during the pandemic where the public and organisations have had to quickly adapt their daily lives and businesses. The survey, carried out by Harris Interactive, also shows levels of trust and confidence in how companies and organisations store and use personal information…

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AT&T to Support 988 Hotline to Help Combat Mental Health Crisis in America

Stuart Mitchell

AT&T is supporting the three-digit emergency hotline code, 988, for suicide prevention and mental health crisis services. Voice calls to 988 will be directed to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) to help individuals in crisis. The United States is experiencing a crisis, and we want to be a part of the solution. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of anxiety disorder and depressive disorder increased considerably in the United States during April–June of 2020, compared with the same period in 2019. In response to…

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Net Zero Asset Managers initiative announces 41 new signatories, with sector seeing ‘net zero tipping point’

Stuart Mitchell

41 leading asset managers, representing USD$6.8 trillion in assets, have joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Among other steps, this will see the investors work with clients to reach net zero emissions alignment across their portfolios by 2050 or sooner and set interim 2030 emissions reduction targets. The additional signatories mean a total 128 investors, collectively managing $43 trillion in assets, are now part of the initiative. The asset managers joining the initiative today include Amundi, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, Franklin Templeton, MFS Investment Management, HSBC Asset Management…

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Consultation launched on potential change of ownership of Channel 4

Stuart Mitchell

The government has launched a public consultation on the future ownership of Channel 4, as part of the government’s review of public service broadcasting. The consultation will consider both the ownership and remit of Channel 4. The current strength and variety of the UK’s TV production sector is in part thanks to the role of Channel 4 which the government wants to protect. However, the fast evolving media landscape, with increased competition and changing audience habits, is posing serious challenges to traditional ‘linear’ TV broadcasters, which means it is now…

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Heinz Tomato Ketchup Introduces First 100% Recyclable Cap Delivering the Perfect, Eco-Friendly Squeeze!

Stuart Mitchell

Heinz, one of the world’s best-loved food brands, has announced today that it is introducing innovative and more sustainable caps for its squeezy sauce bottles, made to be 100% recyclable. The unique new cap – made of an innovative single type of material – has been created after Heinz invested eight years of research and development involving more than 185,000 hours and investing US$1.2 million to find a suitable replacement cap for their convenient and extremely popular squeezy bottles, which sold one billion units globally in 2020. Heinz created 45…

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