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The Business Implications of the EU-U.S. “Privacy Shield”

Harvard Business Review

An earlier agreement, known as the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles, which went back 15 years and was relied on by some 4,000 companies, was declared illegal last year based on concerns, highlighted by the Edward Snowden disclosures, that compliance with surveillance requests from U.S. Last week, the U.S.

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Turkey Badly Needs a Long-Term Plan for Syrian Refugees

Harvard Business Review

One survey showed 80% of refugees residing outside of refugee camps have eight years of education or less. A 2013 survey shows the median earnings for men outside of refugee camps (where they’re not allowed to work) was $160 per month, much less than the Turkish minimum monthly wage of around $400. of Turkey’s population.

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The EU Privacy Ruling Won’t Hurt Innovation

Harvard Business Review

Officials are even reviewing the Safe Harbor agreement, which enables the transfer of personal data from the EU to companies in the U.S., A lawyer for an EU corporation told me, “When we work with U.S. We want to participate in U.S. markets, but we know we are exposing ourselves at home.” Privacy as part of your client relationship.

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Brexit Could Deepen Europe’s Digital Recession

Harvard Business Review

A survey of members of Tech London Advocates, an industry group, revealed that 87% opposed Brexit. A 2015 survey by Wayra , a startup incubator, last year found that over a fifth of startup talent in the UK came from other EU countries. The prognosis is not good. Digital Talent Will Be in Shorter Supply.