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The European Commission has announced that starting Monday, July 1st, they will begin transitioning to a new eExperts platform. This IT system, which supports the management of evaluators and experts providing advice to EU entities, will be fully implemented by the end of 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dsa-nDAE #EuropeanCommission #eExperts #EUInnovation #TechTransition 

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Initial transparency reports filed by platforms under the EU's Digital Services Act reveal both progress and persistent challenges, writes Alessia Zornetta. Her analysis considers disclosures around government requests and content moderation. #DSA #DigitalServicesAct #EU #ContentModeration https://lnkd.in/dZkGQ_NQ

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If Your Organization Meets These Criteria, Then You Should Comply To NIS2 ✅ The NIS2 Directive obliges companies in the EU to comply with the new requirements before October 2024. The new directive, proposed by the European Commission, covers a larger scope and concerns companies that: - Have over 50 employees and/or annual turnover of €10 million. - Companies that evolve in essential sectors (Energy - Transport - Finance -Health - Drinking & Waste Water - Digital Infrastructure - Public Administration and Space) - Companies that operate in important sectors (Postal Services - Waste Management - Chemical Products - Food - Production - Digital Providers and Research) The companies that meet the criteria mentioned above, should comply to NIS2 Directive to avoid fines that reach up to €10 million. #SecurityAccent #IndustryNews #NIS2

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Our experts share how they're using AI for complex, data-heavy EU evaluations and how they're mitigating the risks with human oversight and a robust governance framework. https://okt.to/eMHWtj

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🚨 Changes alert: #CDP is about to roll out the new integrated questionnaire encompassing all three existing questionnaires on climate, forests, and water security. 🌍🌳💧 🔍📊 The integrated CDP questionnaire accounts for the interconnectivity of the environmental reporting topics and helps stakeholders assess related impacts. Other key factors: 🔄 Embracing holistic #environmental management: Now includes additional data points for a more thorough assessment. 🌍 Expanding environmental topics: Systematic inclusion of the topics #biodiversity and #plastics. 🔍 Shifting focus: From risks and opportunities to understanding environmental impacts and dependencies. 👉 Companies will be still scored separately on #climate, #forests, and #watersecurity. Plastics and biodiversity questions in 2024 will not be scored.♻️🌱 Stay ahead of the changes with our blog post! 💡 https://lnkd.in/e2Hay-fs

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𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝟮? We help you understand this complex topic, and guide you in understanding whether you fall within scope of the new EU directive. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗜𝗦 𝟮 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼? NIS 2 applies to organisations in the EU that operate in the following sectors and qualify based on their size or other criteria (we detail all of this in the blog!): Annex 1 sets out the sectors of high criticality. These are:  ⚡️ Energy 🚝 Transport  🩺 Health 💧 Drinking Water 📈 Financial Market Infrastructure 💰 Banking 💻 Digital Infrastructure 👨🏼‍💼 Public Administration Entities (defined by member states)  💦 Waste Water  💼 ICT Service Management  💫 Space Annex 2 sets out the other critical sectors in scope. These are:  📦 Post & Courier  🍔 Food Production, Processing & Distribution  🚮 Waste Management  📡 Digital Providers  🏭 Manufacturing  🧪 Chemical Manufacture, Production & Distribution  🔬 Research Entities operating within the EU in the sectors listing above will be in scope if they are ‘Medium’ or ‘Large’ entities or meet other qualifying criteria. An entity will also be in scope, irrespective of its size, if it is a provider of a public electronic communications networks, or of publicly available electronic communications services. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: If you don’t fall within the above criteria, you can still fall within scope in specific situations where your services are deemed critical by a member state. Bookmark our blog to keep up to date on the latest in our series of blogs on the topic of NIS 2! https://lnkd.in/eJwHVP9v

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YaleEnvironment360 reports that underreporting of emissions data is a rampant global issue—threatening UN goal failure. https://okt.to/vszVnY For sustainability compliance, reporting, and program implementation help, turn to Triumvirate Environmental. https://okt.to/nO98LC

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With 47 adherents now including the EU and a general scope that ensures applicability to AI developments around the world, the OECD AI Principles provide a blueprint for policy frameworks on how to address AI risks and shape AI policies. As the first intergovernmental standard on AI, they advocate for AI that is innovative and trustworthy, and that upholds human rights and democratic values. https://lnkd.in/gJHaJXpF

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EU Commission to give Big Tech DSA guidelines on protection of minors Online platforms will be given specific guidelines under the Digital Services Act (DSA) on the protection of minors in the second quarter of 2025 according to a spokesperson for the EU. #Chirp #Chirpfamily #Protectingchildrenonline https://lnkd.in/eDZCuf7e

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🌍 What are the EU #AI Act’s harmonised standards? As we embrace the future of #AI, understanding the harmonized standards under the European Commission's EU #AI Act is crucial for compliance and innovation. Here’s a brief overview of what you need to know: 💡Role of Standards in Supporting EU #AI Policies: Human-Centric Approach: Standards ensure that the individual remains a regulatory focus..💡 Policy & Legislation Implementation: Standards aid in applying Union policies and legislation effectively.💡 Safety & Fundamental Rights Protection: They ensure high safety standards and protect fundamental rights across the Union.💡 Fair Competition & Level Playing Field: Standards create equal competitive conditions, especially benefiting SMEs in #AI system design and development.💡 🔍 Characteristics of #AI Standards: Transparency: Clear documentation of #AI systems' functioning and decision-making processes.🔍 Reliability: Consistent performance in diverse conditions.🔍 Safety: Minimizing risks and ensuring user protection.🔍 Ethical considerations: Addressing biases and ensuring fairness in #AI applications.🔍 📜 Standardization Deliverables Requested by the European Commission: Technical specifications for #AI systems📜 Guidelines for risk assessment and management📜 Frameworks for compliance and accountability📜 In aligning with these standards, enterprises can foster responsible #AI development that benefits everyone. This helps drive innovation in a regulated landscape! 🤝 See the full publication at he European Commission's #JRC Repository > https://lnkd.in/dQhutXrR ------------------- 📢 For further insights, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at [email protected] for insights on navigating #AI regulations and scaling your #AI projects! #EUAIACT #AIStandards #Compliance #Innovation #ResponsibleAI

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AI reshapes industries, and understanding how the Act impacts businesses is crucial. So, do you know how harmonized standards help the EU AI Act drive responsible innovation while balancing safety and transparency? Check out how AI & Partners boils down the relevant policies below 👇 and read our AI Act blog series, which introduces the must-know topics communicators in Europe. Your next must-read 🔗 www.savionray.com/articles

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European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: An Auditor’s Perspective Organizations will need to identify the needed audit and governance resources and skill sets in order to make implementation of the EU AI Act successful. https://vist.ly/3agvr

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Carbon180 released a new report titled “The Procurement Toolbox,” that aims to scale government participation in fostering progress for CDR deployment. The report proposes 10 building blocks for policymakers to design an ambitious and effective set of procurement policies. #carbonremoval #emissions #CDR #climatepolicy https://bit.ly/3z3XwuU

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🗞️ New article alert: "Data Regulation Compliance Certification and Accreditation – A New Paradigm" 🗞️ Check out the latest piece by Sébastien Z., President of the International Board of Experts of #Europrivacy, published by the International Accreditation Forum Inc (IAF). “The GDPR and other regulations, like the Artificial Intelligence Act, establish the basis for certification schemes to be legally recognized. This makes certification more valuable, but also requires a perspective shift on its nature and purpose. According to GDPR’s Recital 100 and Art. 42, certification’s purpose is to demonstrate compliance with the regulation, which carries many implications.” The article breaks down the essential features of a successful certification scheme for GDPR compliance and the complexities involved. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eD6vW2YP Be smart, avoid risk, value your compliance, and enjoy with Europrivacy. Building trust and confidence!   🌐 Visit www.europrivacy.com 🎓 Europrivacy Online Academy: https://lnkd.in/d5XD-UD 👥 Europrivacy Community and Resources website: https://lnkd.in/daspspSr Stay updated by following us: ➡ Europrivacy: ️ https://lnkd.in/d6MuZQvr  ➡ ECCP: https://lnkd.in/dePp-Jwg

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💬 NIS2 FAQs answered 🙋 Are you asking yourself any of the following questions about the NIS2 Directive? 👇 1️⃣ What is NIS2, and why do I need to know about it? 2️⃣ What is my deadline to ensure compliance? 3️⃣ Can I wait for my national legislation or sector guidelines to start working on it? 4️⃣ How can I know if my organization is impacted by NIS2? 5️⃣ Why does it matter if my company is an essential or important entity under NIS2? 6️⃣ Which requirements do I need to address? 7️⃣ How can I ensure full abidance by them? 8️⃣ How do I perform supply chain due diligence? 9️⃣ How can I prepare for a NIS2 audit from the authorities? 1️⃣0️⃣ How can Secomea help you achieve NIS2 compliance? ↪️ Just look at our latest blog post and find answers to all of them! ✨ https://bit.ly/3W3yO7l #NIS2 #cybersecurity #compliance #secomea

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🚨 New Resilient LLP Bulletin Alert! 🚨 🌱The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has released additional guidance for eight real economy sectors, updated guidance for financial institutions, and new insights on value chains. These resources aim to help companies implement TNFD Recommendations more effectively. 📈TNFD has seen a 30% increase in companies implementing its reporting recommendations since January, with 96 additional firms committing, bringing the total to 416. 🌿 ⚡ 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 To address sectoral differences, TNFD has provided additional guidance for: • Aquaculture, • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals,  • Chemicals, • Electric Utilities & Power Generators, • Food & Agriculture, • Forestry & Paper, • Metals & Mining, and • Oil & Gas. 🏦 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 The updated guidance (v2.0) focuses on banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and development finance institutions. Key areas include: • TNFD Recommendations for financial institutions • TNFD metrics architecture • Reference sectors for core disclosure metrics • Mapping to European SFDR Principal Adverse Impact metrics 🔗📦 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 The value chain guidance offers enhanced support for identifying and assessing dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities in value chains. Key focus areas: • Value chain characteristics • LEAP approach application • Data needs and addressing them 📢 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 TNFD seeks feedback on developing additional sector guidance for: • Fishing • Engineering • Construction & Real Estate • Construction Materials • Beverages • Apparel, Accessories & Footwear Submit your feedback by September 27, 2024! 🗓️📝 Reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with preparing feedback! 🚀 #TNFD #NaturePositive #CorporateGovernance #FinancialInstitutions #ValueChains #Biodiversity #ESG #ResilientLLP 🔍 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g8hFefaT

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