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Fri, 31 January 2014 Ombudsman News 04/2014 |
IOI: Vacancy on European Regional BoardFollowing the resignation of Mr. Alex Brenninkmeijer, a vacancy has occurred on the European Regional Board of the IOI. At the recent meeting of the European Board in Brussels, it was agreed that the preferred option for filling the vacancy left by Mr Brenninkmeijer’s resignation was an electronic ballot. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Former Ombudsman on proposed legislation on an independent commission of corruptionIn an interview with Radio Australia, Peter Masi, former Ombudsman of Papua New Guinea (PNG), commented on the proposed legislation for an independent Commission of Corruption and welcomed a recent ruling of the PNG Supreme Court on this matter. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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IRELAND: HSE changes policy following Ombudsman investigationThe Ombudsman, Peter Tyndall, has today welcomed the steps taken by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to ensure that the Long Term Illness card scheme does not discriminate on the basis of where an applicant lives. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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AUSTRALIA: NSW Ombudsman publishes Law Enforcement (Controlled Operations) Act Annual ReportDuring the 2012-2013 financial year a range of agencies authorised and completed controlled operations under the Act in New South Wales. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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POLAND: Ombudsman’s meeting with delegation from KazakhstanOn 20th January, 2014 Prof. Irena Lipowicz held a meeting with Mr Usen Suleiman, Ambassador-at-Large, responsible for human rights issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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EUROPE: FRA published report on access to data protection remediesThe European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published a report underlining how victims of data protection violations, brought on by the widespread use of information and communication technologies, seek redress. The report contains an overview of the legal framework and the procedures people can use in cases of data protection violations and gives examples of actual experiences of victims and those dealing with data protection violations to identify areas for improvement. » more information » google translate (Francais) » google translate (Español) |
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