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Technology Policy Experts Argue That It Is Time to Rethink Data Privacy Protections
NEW YORK, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release:
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Report Asserts That Controls Over Information Privacy Have Become Increasingly Ineffective
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The Association for Computing Machinery's global Technology Policy Council (TPC) has released "TechBrief: Data Privacy Protection." (https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3679004) It is the latest in a series of TechBriefs--short technical bulletins that present scientifically grounded perspectives on the impact and policy implications of specific technological developments in computing.
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NEW YORK, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release:
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Report Asserts That Controls Over Information Privacy Have Become Increasingly Ineffective
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The Association for Computing Machinery's global Technology Policy Council (TPC) has released "TechBrief: Data Privacy Protection." (https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3679004) It is the latest in a series of TechBriefs--short technical bulletins that present scientifically grounded perspectives on the impact and policy implications of specific technological developments in computing.
"TechBrief:Data Privacy Protection" highlights the key challenge that proliferating data collection, advanced algorithms, and powerful computers have made it easy to piece together information about individuals' private lives from public information as controls over information privacy become increasingly ineffective.
The key policy implications highlighted in the TechBrief are:
* Proliferating data collection, use, and publication present rapidly accumulating risks of private information disclosure that require regulation to mitigate.
* Traditional approaches to anonymization, de-identification, and disclosure control fail to protect information at its current scale and are entirely unable to deal with new ways of utilizing information, such as generative AI.
* Inherently imperfect legal and technical solutions must balance individuals' and stakeholders' needs for data privacy and accuracy.
"Few people realize that, in just the last decade, new technologies such as generative AI have made old approaches to ensuring data privacy obsolete," explained co-author of the new TechBrief Micah Altman, Research Scientist, Center for Research on Equitable and Open Scholarship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "First and foremost, the goal of this new ACM TechBrief is to make industry leaders, policymakers, and the public aware of this problem. From a technical standpoint, we call for a new set of best practices in our field to manage privacy risks. We also emphasize that privacy regulation must keep pace with privacy protection technologies."
In recent years, individual data privacy has become increasingly challenging. The TechBrief notes that when massive public data sources are being retrieved and analyzed, one way of protecting individual privacy has been to aggregate the data. But due to technical advances, too many independent analyses, even if highly aggregated, can reveal the underlying personal information. As an example, the TechBrief notes that a user of a mobile app may find private information about their employment, exercise habits, or even health at risk. Among the other important recommendations outlined in this TechBrief, the authors explain what modern privacy-enhancing technologies are and call for them to be widely implemented.
Key conclusions outlined in the TechBrief include:
* To effectively protect privacy, controls must systematically address every stage of the data life cycle from collection to publication to disposal.
* Effective data protection requires combining conservative threat assumptions, rigorous technical methods that limit inferences, and complementary non-technical controls on data use.
* Wherever reliable anonymization is needed, data policies should prefer the use of new privacy-enhancing technologies.
* Regulation of data processing should reflect the need for multiple data access strategies to support a range of uses, the need to explicitly manage cumulative privacy loss for individuals, and transparency about protective methods, privacy guarantees, and the accuracy of analytical results.
"As ACM's Technology Policy Council is focused on educating lawmakers about issues at the intersection of technology and policy, this TechBrief calls for recognizing and addressing the realities of the current data environment," added Stuart Shapiro, Chair of the TechBriefs Committee and Principal Cyber Security and Privacy Engineer at the MITRE Corporation. "Currently, the existing underpinnings of data protection law fail to account for the growing vulnerability of private data. While no law or regulation can completely ensure privacy and security, there are steps that can be taken. For example, we call on lawmakers to mandate transparent and accountable data processing that accounts for cumulative privacy risks. We hope that by issuing this TechBrief we can begin a dialogue with stakeholders at all levels that will lead to concrete changes to the status quo."
ACM's TechBriefs are designed to complement ACM's activities in the policy arena and to inform policymakers, the public, and others about the nature and implications of information technologies. As with all TechBriefs, "TechBrief: Data Privacy Protection" includes an overview of the major policy implications of the technology, key statistics to put the issues in context, a narrative introduction to educate the public, and key conclusions.
"TechBrief: Data Privacy Protection" draws on collaborative research with Aaron Bembenek, Mark Bun, Aaron Fluitt, Marco Gaboardi, James Honaker, David R. O'Brien, Thomas Steinke, Salil Vadhan, Salome Viljoen, and Alex Wood. Stephen Chong, Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University, also reviewed the document and provided valuable feedback.
Earlier TechBriefs have covered topics such as automated vehicles, trusted AI, the data trust deficit, safer algorithmic systems, generative AI, climate change, facial recognition, smart cities, quantum simulation, and election auditing. Topics under consideration for future issues include media disinformation, technology abuse, accessibility and more.
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About the ACM Technology Policy Council
ACM's global Technology Policy Council sets the agenda for ACM's global policy activities and serves as the central convening point for ACM's interactions with government organizations, the computing community, and the public in all matters of public policy related to computing and information technology. The Council's members are drawn from ACM's global membership. It coordinates the activities of ACM's regional technology policy groups and sets the agenda for global initiatives to address evolving technology policy issues.
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About ACM
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. ACM strengthens the computing profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development, and professional networking.
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Original text here: https://www.acm.org/media-center/2024/july/techbrief-data-privacy-protection
[Category: Computer Technology]
National Environmental Health Association Awarded CDC Capacity Building Grant to Support Environmental Public Health Workforce
DENVER, Colorado, July 26 -- The National Environmental Health Association issued the following news release on July 25, 2024:
This week the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) was awarded a competitive 5-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The capacity building grant extends from August 1, 2024-July 31, 2029, and will support the knowledge, skills, and expertise of the environmental public health workforce that protects the health and safety of communities across the country, with emphasis on historically overlooked rural, frontier,
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DENVER, Colorado, July 26 -- The National Environmental Health Association issued the following news release on July 25, 2024:
This week the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) was awarded a competitive 5-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The capacity building grant extends from August 1, 2024-July 31, 2029, and will support the knowledge, skills, and expertise of the environmental public health workforce that protects the health and safety of communities across the country, with emphasis on historically overlooked rural, frontier,and tribal communities.
The environmental public health workforce is one of the largest professions in the public health sector, second only to nursing. Environmental health professionals work in state, territorial, local, and tribal agencies, community organizations, and industry to protect communities from health risks in the environment, such as wildfire smoke and water contamination.
"This cooperative agreement will significantly enhance our ability to build capacity within the environmental public health workforce," said Dr. David Dyjack, NEHA chief executive officer. "By focusing on leadership development, data modernization, and strategic partnerships, we can strengthen the resilience and effectiveness of our public health system to address complex challenges and ensure equitable health outcomes for all communities."
The activities of the cooperative agreement will focus on three key areas:
* Workforce Development: Provide opportunities to strengthen leadership skills, knowledge, and experience through the NEHA Environmental Public Health Leadership Academy, quarterly grand rounds seminars, and development of disaster readiness and response resources and materials.
* Data Modernization and Informatics: Facilitate a community of practice to advance national strategic goals, provide technical assistance, and develop resources to support environmental public health programs.
* Partnership Development and Engagement: Facilitate rural, frontier, and tribal communities of practice and support strategic planning efforts in the Pacific and Caribbean regions, including collaboration with the Northern
Pacific Environmental Health Association and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
"The activities will enhance decision-making skills and the application of best practices among environmental health professionals as well as increase the capacity for data-driven, evidence-based practices and improved disaster readiness," said Dyjack.
In the past 3 years NEHA has provided capacity building to environmental health professionals in every state, territory, and three freely associated states. The organization has an extensive network of partnerships, including 42 state and regional affiliates, and has produced peer-reviewed publications and practitioner resources for more than 85 years.
The CDC cooperative agreement is part of the Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health program. The NEHA capacity building activities align with CDC's goal to improve organizational and systems infrastructure and performance across the public health system, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing health inequities.
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Original text here: https://www.neha.org/cdc-grant-awarded
[Category: Health Care]
MyCUES Dashboard Gets Smarter: CUES Announces Upgrade Powered by Amazon Web Services
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 26 -- The Credit Union Executives Society issued the following news release:
Talent development leader CUES is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its award-winning myCUES Dashboard. The dashboard, designed to provide CUES members easy access to their full array of membership benefits, now includes myCUES Learning enhanced by AI for even greater personalization and functionality.
Since its introduction in 2022, myCUES Dashboard has provided each CUES member with a unique experience customized to their specific goals and interests. No two dashboards look alike,
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MADISON, Wisconsin, July 26 -- The Credit Union Executives Society issued the following news release:
Talent development leader CUES is excited to announce a significant upgrade to its award-winning myCUES Dashboard. The dashboard, designed to provide CUES members easy access to their full array of membership benefits, now includes myCUES Learning enhanced by AI for even greater personalization and functionality.
Since its introduction in 2022, myCUES Dashboard has provided each CUES member with a unique experience customized to their specific goals and interests. No two dashboards look alike,and each return visit delivers new, valuable learning courses to move members closer to their professional goals.
Now, through a collaboration with Accella and Amazon Web Services (AWS), myCUES Dashboard incorporates AI-assisted technology to deliver personalized course recommendations. The custom-curated learning reflects a member's interests, membership level, and past course interactions. The technology also learns and adapts over time to improve recommendations.
On a broader scale, this latest upgrade leverages insights from thousands of members and years of CUES learning and development expertise, bringing members the most relevant and impactful courses to fuel their professional growth.
"We understand the time and dedication it takes for our members to stay on top of their careers; we created this tool to help them more easily navigate their professional development," said Jerry Saalsaa, SVP/Chief Administrative Officer. "This is the latest step in our ongoing effort to deliver an unparalleled learning and development experience; stay tuned for more enhancements coming soon."
For additional details about myCUES Dashboard and myCUES Learning, visit content.cues.org/new.
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CUES is the leading talent development solutions provider for credit unions in North America. We educate, develop and support credit union CEOs, executives, directors, and emerging leaders through partnerships with premier business schools, live and online events, digital learning, networking, and premium content. With nearly 50,000 members and growing, we measure success one leader at a time.
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Original text here: https://www.cues.org/newsroom/mycues-dashboard-gets-smarter-cues-announces-upgrade-powered-amazon-web-services
[Category: Financial Services]
GBTA Convention 2024 Delivers Record Forecast Outlook and Positive Future Vision for Business Travel While Bringing Education, Connections and Inspiration to Industry Professionals
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release:
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The world's largest gathering of the global business travel industry transcends travel disruption challenges, hosts 5,400 global delegates in Atlanta during its annual event July 22-24
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The global business travel industry converged in Atlanta, Georgia, for the GBTA Convention 2024 held July 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Attracting 5,400 registered attendees from 50 countries - including more than 1,100 travel buyers from 600+ companies and 310 travel supplier
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release:
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The world's largest gathering of the global business travel industry transcends travel disruption challenges, hosts 5,400 global delegates in Atlanta during its annual event July 22-24
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The global business travel industry converged in Atlanta, Georgia, for the GBTA Convention 2024 held July 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Attracting 5,400 registered attendees from 50 countries - including more than 1,100 travel buyers from 600+ companies and 310 travel supplierexhibitors - the not-to-be-missed industry event featured over 200 dynamic presenters, 86 peer-reviewed and curated education sessions, unmatched networking opportunities and the unveiling of the latest forecast ahead for global business travel.
Focus areas for the convention aligned with what's affecting the sector and its professionals most, including the state of the industry, understanding human behavior, innovating for transformation, solving sustainability challenges and looking to the future of business travel.
"The GBTA Convention offers a unique, annual opportunity for industry professionals to learn, network and experience the very best the global business travel community has to offer - and this year was no exception. This week was also a testament to the ongoing importance, in general, of managed travel programs and their support systems, as we felt the industry's resilience for ourselves in navigating the global IT system disruption in order to come together in Atlanta," said Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA.
"At its core, business travel is about making human connections. By understanding what drives our behaviors and decision making, coupled with the increasing role technology plays in aiding us, we can better understand not only where the industry is going, but why it's trending in that direction. We are very optimistic for what lies ahead for business travel - and for those who work in and with this industry," said Neufang.
Main Stage Sessions Tap into Human Connections, Technology and Sustainability
This year's Main Stage keynote speakers featured a dynamic trio of experts in their respective fields. In keeping with the convention's theme, each one presented an alternate point of view to commonalities and challenged the audience to embrace forward thinking approaches. They were:
* Dan Ariely, behavioral economist, best-selling author, speaker and professor, delved into captivating stories and research-based learnings about human behavior and why people make the everyday choices they do.
* Carla Harris, international public speaker and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, offered inspiring insights and examples on how to build trust and refine leadership approaches for maximum impact.
* Dr. Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman at the Solar Impulse Foundation, shared the adventures of his record-breaking, around-the-world balloon journey in 1999 as well as his first-ever global circumnavigation in a solar-powered electric airplane in 2016. He also outlined why "it's impossible" are the very words to spur human ingenuity in order to solve such "impossible" problems as aviation decarbonization.
Other Main Stage sessions featured impactful fireside chats and panel discussions with leaders from companies including Delta Air Lines, Enterprise Mobility, Goodr, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, Shell, United for Business and Visa Inc.
Business Travel Industry Outlook Points to Post-Pandemic Stabilization and Record Spending Levels
During Monday's Main Stage session, GBTA launched the 2024 GBTA Business Travel Index Outlook - Annual Global Report and Forecast ("GBTA BTI") report made possible by Visa. Now in its 16th year and comprised of data and analysis including from 4,100 business travelers across five global regions, the GBTA BTI found that global spending for business travel is expected to reach a record $1.48 trillion USD by the end of 2024. Looking further out, and boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, business travel spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028.
Among the deeper dive GBTA BTI report findings Neufang revealed during the opening session were:
* 64% of business travelers surveyed report increased spending compared to 2023.
* Business travelers estimate their spending averaged $834 per person based on their last business trip.
* 81% report that business travel is worthwhile in achieving their objectives.
* 58% of business travelers blend business and leisure travel more than ever before.
The Executive Summary from the 2024 GBTA BTI report is available to download here (https://www.gbta.org/research/2024-business-travel-index-outlook-bti/), and GBTA members can exclusively access the full report on the GBTA Hub (https://hub.gbta.org/home?_gl=1*1mtdzej*_gcl_au*ODIxNTA4Mzk0LjE3MjE3MTAxMzA.*_ga*MTE0NjY2OTkwMy4xNzIxNzEwMTMx*_ga_EE3RRXR4FH*MTcyMTk3OTM4MS4yLjEuMTcyMTk3OTQ5My4wLjAuMA..).
Recognizing a Dedicated Volunteer Network
GBTA also honored a group of outstanding volunteers who lead the way in furthering the mission of both the association and the industry as a whole. They are:
* GBTA Direct Member of the Year Award: Leslie Andrews, GTP, GLP, Director of Global Travel Category, JLL
* GBTA Allied Member of the Year Award: Anja Turner-Schulz, Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications, BCD
* 2024 GBTA President's Award: Mark Ziegler, CCTE, GLP, GTP, Senior Travel Manager, NetApp, Inc.
In addition, GBTA leadership and regional directors, along with association volunteers and GBTA Global Leadership Professional (GLP) program recipients around the globe were celebrated at the Global Leaders Reception on July 21 at the Georgia Aquarium. Kate King, Director of Global Travel Partnerships, International SOS, was honored with the GBTA Committee Member of the Year Award, and 20 other members from across North America, LATAM, EMEA and APAC received Business Travel Service Awards.
Making Headlines, Sharing Breaking News and Leader Insights
During GBTA Media Day on July 22, 15 industry companies announced their breaking news and industry firsts. A full replay of Media Day is available here (https://convention.gbta.org/resources/media-day-2024/?_gl=1*1w4ysa9*_gcl_au*ODIxNTA4Mzk0LjE3MjE3MTAxMzA.*_ga*MTE0NjY2OTkwMy4xNzIxNzEwMTMx*_ga_EE3RRXR4FH*MTcyMTk3OTM4MS4yLjEuMTcyMTk3OTQ5My4wLjAuMA..).
Throughout the Convention, the GBTA Broadcast Studio also hosted 45 executive interviews with some of the leading and most innovative companies in the business travel industry.
Future GBTA Conventions and other Events Around the World
As the event concluded, GBTA confirmed Convention 2025 will be held in Denver, Colorado, from July 21-23. GBTA also made a special announcement that Chicago is the destination for Convention 2026, scheduled for August 3-5.
Other upcoming GBTA regional events include the GBTA +VDR Conference (https://europeconference.gbta.org/?_gl=1*1w4ysa9*_gcl_au*ODIxNTA4Mzk0LjE3MjE3MTAxMzA.*_ga*MTE0NjY2OTkwMy4xNzIxNzEwMTMx*_ga_EE3RRXR4FH*MTcyMTk3OTM4MS4yLjEuMTcyMTk3OTQ5My4wLjAuMA..) 2024 in Partnership with the Nordic Business Travel Associations in Copenhagen November 4-6, 2024, GBTA Canada Conference(https://canadaconference.gbta.org/?_gl=1*1d57myc*_gcl_au*ODIxNTA4Mzk0LjE3MjE3MTAxMzA.*_ga*MTE0NjY2OTkwMy4xNzIxNzEwMTMx*_ga_EE3RRXR4FH*MTcyMTk3OTM4MS4yLjEuMTcyMTk3OTQ5My4wLjAuMA..) April 28-30, 2025, in Toronto, GBTA APAC Conference May 27-28, 2025, in Singapore and the GBTA LATAM Conference September 24-25, 2025, in Mexico City.
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Original text here: https://www.gbta.org/gbta-convention-2024-delivers-record-forecast-outlook-and-positive-future-vision-for-business-travel-while-bringing-education-connections-and-inspiration-to-industry-professionals/
[Category: Travel]
Fellows Announce 2024 Grant Recipient
AUSTIN, Texas, July 26 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following news:
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is pleased to share that the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) have announced the recipient of the 2024 FAANP Grant. Congratulations to Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, for her project, "Closing the Gap: NP-Driven Enhanced Prenatal Protocol for Black Maternal Hypertension."
Broyhill serves as the first chief advanced practice executive for Atrium Health. In this role, she is responsible for clinical and
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 26 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following news:
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is pleased to share that the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) have announced the recipient of the 2024 FAANP Grant. Congratulations to Britney Broyhill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, for her project, "Closing the Gap: NP-Driven Enhanced Prenatal Protocol for Black Maternal Hypertension."
Broyhill serves as the first chief advanced practice executive for Atrium Health. In this role, she is responsible for clinical andoperational optimization of advanced practice, engagement, communication, oversight of regulatory compliance, outcomes and overall strategy of more than 2,500 advanced practice providers across four states. Broyhill is a founding board member and past president of the Association of Post Graduate APRN Programs (APGAP), the national advocacy organization for APRN fellowships. In 2019, Britney received Atrium Health's Pinnacle Award, the most prestigious award given by the organization, recognizing outstanding contributions and commitment to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all.
Established in 2017, the $5,000 FAANP Grant is awarded annually to one or more Fellows in good standing for the completion of a project within 18 months. This project must highlight the work of nurse practitioners (NPs) and further the contributions of the FAANP. The project focus is to fall within one of the four categories of the AANP Research Agenda 2023 - 2028, published in the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP). Applicants must explain how the project fits within the needs identified in the research agenda framework. Projects may include primary and secondary analysis of research data, policy analysis, implementation of clinical innovations or practice models to improve health outcomes and the development and testing of educational interventions or point-of-care technologies.
Fellows interested in applying for a 2025 FAANP Grant should prepare for the program to open in the fall of 2024.
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of the more than 385,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NPs' patients and other health care consumers. As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.
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Original text here: https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/fellows-announce-2024-grant-recipient
[Category: Nursing]
American Nurses Association Receives 2024 Power of Associations Silver Award for End Nurse Abuse Campaign
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 26 -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Prompted by increasing incidents of violence in health care settings, the program aimed to improve safety through legislative, regulatory, and community-driven strategies.
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Silver Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful End Nurse Abuse advocacy program to tackle workplace violence against health care workers.
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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 26 -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Prompted by increasing incidents of violence in health care settings, the program aimed to improve safety through legislative, regulatory, and community-driven strategies.
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Silver Award winner by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful End Nurse Abuse advocacy program to tackle workplace violence against health care workers.
ANA was recognized for its End NurseAbuse initiative for demonstrating the profound capability of associations to mobilize resources and expertise to address urgent societal issues. The program showcases how associations can lead change, influence public policy, and improve industry standards effectively.
"Congratulations to the American Nurses Association for exemplifying the impact associations have on the industries and professions they represent, and on society at large," said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. "It's always so incredibly satisfying to see associations going above and beyond their everyday mission to change the world. We're very proud to spotlight this award-winning initiative."
"Studies show that one in four nurses have been abused in the workplace, and only 12% reported their incident. The escalating problem of workplace violence in health care affects both the safety of health care workers and the overall quality of patient care," said ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. "Awareness is the first step to spark important conversations and pave the way to meaningful solutions. I am proud of the work we have done to protect health care workers and their patients. Our work is far from over, but I see hope in the power of nurses and our mission to one day End Nurse Abuse."
Efforts of the campaign have led to improved legal protections for nurses, the formulation of comprehensive violence prevention plans, and heightened awareness and education about workplace safety in health care. For more information on incivility, bullying, and violence in the workplace and for available resources, visit ANA's End Nurse Abuse campaign.
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About the American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's more than 5 million registered nurses. ANA advances the profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all.
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About The Power of Associations Awards
ASAE's Power of Associations Awards recognize the association community's economic and societal contributions locally, nationally and globally. ASAE will celebrate The Power of Associations Award recipients during its annual Summit Awards Dinner on September 24, 2024, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
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Original text here: https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2024/american-nurses-association-receives-2024-power-of-associations-silver-award-for-end-nurse-abuse-campaign/
[Category: Nursing]
ACE COMMENDS VIETNAMESE COURT AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR SECOND CONVICTION OF ILLEGAL STREAMING SERVICE OPERATORS
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, an antipiracy organization protecting the creativity and innovation that drive the growth of core copyright and entertainment industries, issued the following news:
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CONVICTIONS BY THE PEOPLE'S COURT OF QUANG BINH PROVINCE FOLLOW ARRESTS MADE IN JANUARY 2024
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HANOI - The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading anti-piracy coalition, commends the Vietnamese court and local law enforcement for the conviction of the three operators of the illegal streaming websites bilutvt.net, tvhayh.org,
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WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, an antipiracy organization protecting the creativity and innovation that drive the growth of core copyright and entertainment industries, issued the following news:
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CONVICTIONS BY THE PEOPLE'S COURT OF QUANG BINH PROVINCE FOLLOW ARRESTS MADE IN JANUARY 2024
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HANOI - The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading anti-piracy coalition, commends the Vietnamese court and local law enforcement for the conviction of the three operators of the illegal streaming websites bilutvt.net, tvhayh.org,and hlss.pro in a case in which various ACE members were complainants.
The People's Court of Quang Binh Province sentenced the primary operator, Phan Ngoc Tuan, to 24 months in prison with a suspended sentence, 48 months of probation, and it confiscated 2,006,539,128 VND ($78,306 USD) to be allocated towards public funds.
The two supporting operators also were sentenced. One will serve 15 months in prison with a suspended sentence and 18 months of probation. The court confiscated 490,580,700 VND ($19,144 USD). The other was ordered to serve 9 months in prison with 18 months of probation. The court will confiscate 184,123,100 VND ($7,185 USD). All confiscated money will go toward public funds.
"Violations of intellectual property and copyrights, particularly those of foreign rights holders, disrupt business operations," said Judge Nguyen Xuan Dieu, the Chief Judge of the Criminal Court of Quang Binh Provincial People's Court. "This also negatively affects foreign investment in Vietnam. It affects the country's reputation and violates international conventions on intellectual property, Vietnam's intellectual property laws, the Penal Code, and other regulations," he added.
"The Vietnamese criminal court and local law enforcement have issued a strong deterrence message in the successful prosecution of the operators in the BiluTV case," said Larissa Knapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Protection Officer for the MPA. "Some of the world's most widely accessed illegal streaming sites are based in Vietnam. While the conviction of the three defendants marks the second milestone this year in Vietnam's fight to protect intellectual property, much more work remains to be done in this space and we look forward to ongoing collaboration with the Vietnamese justice system and future landmark convictions of criminal targets there."
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About The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world's leading coalition dedicated to protecting the legal creative market and reducing digital piracy. Driven by a comprehensive approach to addressing piracy through criminal referrals, civil litigation, and cease-and-desist operations, ACE has achieved many successful global enforcement actions against illegal streaming services and unauthorized content sources and their operators. Drawing upon the collective expertise and resources of more than 50 media and entertainment companies around the world--including sports channels and associations--and reinforced by the Motion Picture Association's content protection operations, ACE protects the creativity and innovation that drives the global growth of core copyright and entertainment industries. The current governing board members for ACE are Amazon, Apple TV+, NBCUniversal, Netflix Studios LLC, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Paramount, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Warner Bros. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE.
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Original text here: https://www.alliance4creativity.com/statement/ace-commends-vietnamese-court-and-local-law-enforcement-for-second-conviction-of-illegal-streaming-service-operators/
[Category: Entertainment Industry]
