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France Threatens to Fine WhatsApp Over Facebook Data Sharing
2017-12-19 20:12:28| PC Magazine Security Product Guide
If WhatsApp doesn't bring its data sharing with Facebook into compliance with France's Data Protection Act, it could face fines.
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Facebook abuses market position with data sharing practices - German regulator
2017-12-19 17:21:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Facebook is abusing its dominant market power in Germany by illegally collecting data from users on other websites and merging it with their Facebook account, the country's Federal Cartel Office announced in a preliminary legal assessment of the social network's data sharing practices.
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Banks late with data 'revolution'
2017-12-19 17:01:20| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Five out of nine banks ordered to be ready for Open Banking by mid-January will miss the deadline.
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Data Quality and CalVal Engineer
2017-12-19 16:16:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post Data Quality and CalVal Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESRIN, Frascati, Italy Description Data Quality and CalVal Engineer for the Swarm mission and polar missions, in the Sensor Performance, Products Algorithms Section, ESA EO Mission Management Division, Mission Management and Ground Segment Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Duties The postholder contributes to the overall quality of Earth Explorer Swarm data products provided by ESA and the science community and will also provide gradual product quality and CalVal support for the other EO scientific missionsdata provided by ESA, specifically related to scientific challenges in the polar and climate areas. The Engineer will work closely with the managers of the Swarm and Earth Explorer missions, ground segment and science teams, ensuring the best possible data quality for the benefit of users. Tasks include managing the endtoend data quality process for Swarm mission data during its exploitation phase, including the products and processing scenario definition, algorithm definition and evolution for level 1 and level 2 products, calibration and the geophysical validation concepts managing industrial contracts related to Swarm data quality, algorithm evolution, CalVal activities, in particular the Swarm Data Innovation Science Cluster participating in ESA EO missions related to the polar domain and oceancoastal circulation with the objective of increasing knowledge of atmospheric processes and oceancirculation patterns that affect climate and weather managing the CryoSat mission from the data quality, algorithm and CalVal viewpoint and preparing potential future missions dedicated to the polar domain continuously assessing evolving user requirements regarding ESA EO science missions in terms of data quality and validation, exploring potential synergies with missions under EOPGM responsibility fostering ESA strategy and innovation in terms of algorithms and validation, including harmonisation and standardisation with European scientific and international partners, in particular the Climate Change Initiative, Eumetsat and the International Union of Geodesy Geophysics supporting mission managers for communication activities, contributing to preparing presentations and reports publishing papers in peerreviewed journals is highly encouraged. Technical competencies Experience in remote sensing retrieval techniques General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Knowledge of large international scientific research collaborations, preferably using spacebased techniques Knowledge of international scientific community Knowledge of scientific discipline, including strategic vision of the area of Earth Observation Stateoftheart knowledge in area of responsibility at required level Experience in development and maintenance of ground infrastructure andor software systems Behavioural competencies Communication Planning Organisation Problem Solving Relationship Management Results Orientation Teamwork Ambassadorship Additional requirements Applicants should provide a track record of peerreviewed scientific publications. Education Applicants should have a PhD or Masters in physics, engineering or earth sciences with particular emphasis on dataprocessing algorithms, calibration and validation applied to EO missions. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 16 January 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States when shortlisting for interview. httpesamultimedia.esa.intdocscareersNationalityTargets.pdf In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE
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OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineer
2017-12-19 16:16:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Post OnBoard Payload Data Processing Engineer This post is classified A2A4 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands Description Onboard Payload Data Processing Engineer in the OnBoard Payload Data Processing Section, Data Systems Microelectronics Division of the Electrical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. The OnBoard Payload Data Processing Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technological research RD in the field of onboard payload data acquisition, handling, processing and storage. This domain covers the functions between the signal acquisition sensor and the modulator for the data transmission, including, but not limited to, data acquisition chains, data processing units, instrument controllers, mass memories and high speed networks for data transmission and command and control. Duties Reporting to the Head of the Section and within the technical fields described above, the main tasks and responsibilities of the post holder will include providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of onboard payload data acquisition, handling and processing, throughout all project phases participating in project reviews and evaluations of procurement proposals identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution contributing to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agencys technology programmes defining, initiating and managing RD activities covering both long and shortterm needs fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary activities, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures defining data handling, storage and processing system architectures, optimising highaccuracy as well as highspeed data acquisition chains up to and including their validation in a laboratory environment monitoring applicable scientific and technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise contributing to the dissemination of the results of the activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. Duties may also include supporting other activities within the post holders field of competence. Technical competencies General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position Handson hardware experience Understanding of related technologies, RD trends and the industrial landscape Project support experience in a relevant domain Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation statements of work, proposal evaluation, etc Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews Behavioural competencies Communication Teamwork Innovation Creativity Customer Focus Results Orientation Planning Organisation Education A Masters degree or equivalent qualification In signalimage processing techniques or digital electronics design is required. Additional requirements Knowledge in onboard data acquisition, handling, processing and storage, as well as in signal processing techniques and devices is required Handson experience in the design, manufacturing, test and qualification of digital electronics is required Industrial experience as technical expert in space projects and reviews would be an asset. Other information For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. The closing date for applications is 30 January 2018. If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resourcesesa.int. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada and Slovenia. According to the ESA Convention the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States when shortlisting for interview. httpesamultimedia.esa.intdocscareersNationalityTargets.pdf In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment. Apply HERE
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