Human rights stories - Page 1

Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo’s global defence initiative.

Businesses must balance ethics and efficiency as AI transforms industries, with a growing push for transparent, secure, and inclusive AI tools.

University of Waterloo research warns that employee monitoring apps may harm privacy and productivity, as 70% of large firms plan to use such software this year.

Yubico’s Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.

The Australian Government's suspension of mandatory AI regulations raises alarms for Electronic Frontiers Australia, which warns of risks to safety and rights.

Coto has appointed Shefali Anurag as co-founder, expanding her role from Vice President of Marketing to enhance the platform's global wellness offerings.

The rise of AI and digital twins heightens the relevance of Data Protection Day, urges Jon Fielding of Apricorn, as personal data faces growing threats.

Maincubes has announced its FRA02 data centre in Frankfurt now complies with the EU Taxonomy standard, marking a significant leap in sustainability efforts.

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

Diligent has launched AI-powered due diligence reports to enhance supplier risk management amid increasing regulatory demands and complex supply chains.

Sharp Electronics has secured the EcoVadis Gold Rating for sustainability, placing it in the top 5% globally for its commitment to ethical practices.

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

Prabha Nandagopal has launched SafeSpace@elevate, its first trauma-informed platform to confidentially report workplace misconduct, tackling harmful behaviour.

Ravi Srivatsav, CEO of DataKrypto, asserts that data privacy is a human right, as the firm pioneers transformative encryption technologies.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's 2023 Living Progress Report underscores its net-zero 2040 ambition, with strides in sustainability and ethics.

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

SAP unveils AI-driven innovations and announces collaborations with Google, Meta, and others to transform business operations.

Zyxel Networks lauded among top 5% in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2024, affirming its leading position in robust ESG practices and commitment to net-zero emissions.