France's Measures on Diversity and Data Protection: The Ten Recommendations of the CNIL (Littler, 2007) resource Agency Guidances Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
The CNIL (the French independent administrative authority protecting privacy and personal data) issued, on May 16, 2007, 10 recommendations (the "Recommendations") that should assist employers to better fight against discrimination and provide methods that can be used to measure diversity.
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Helpline/Hotline Operation in France: CNIL Requirements and the Single Authorization Process Explained resource White Papers Member contributionOCEG Reviewed
On November 10, 2005, the CNIL adopted guidelines to establish a new framework for corporate whistleblowing systems in France. CNIL created these guidelines to be consistent with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 (SOX) code of conduct and whistleblower requirements for U.S. and other public companies. These rules apply to all public or private companies operating whistleblower programs in France.
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France: Data Protection Act (CNIL) resource Agency Web Sites OCEG Reviewed
The Principles: 1) Loyalty in the collection of data 2) Purpose of the files 3) Information of individuals 4) Reinforced protection of sensitive data 5) No decision concerning an individual may be taken based only on a processing
French Supreme Court Rules on SOX Whistleblowing Procedures in France (February 2010) resource Articles OCEG Reviewed
Introduction: On December 8, 2009, the French Supreme Court invalidated the whistleblowing procedures set forth in the Code of Business Conduct of Dassault Systèmes (“Dassault”). The Court found conflicts between the whistleblowing requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the provisions of French privacy and worker protection laws.
ORSE, Observatoire sur la Responsibitie Societale des Entreprises (Study Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, English Version) resource Organizations & Associations OCEG Reviewed
ORSE – Observatoire sur la Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises, which means Study Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, is a French network designed to study and promote socially responsible investment (SRI), corporate social responsibility as well as all the issues related to sustainable development. ORSE is a non-profit organisation that has been set up in June 2000.
OECD, France Web Site resource Organizations & Associations OCEG Reviewed
OECD reports and statistics on France
Steps taken by France to implement and enforce the OECD Bribery Convention (OECD 2008, Rev. 2009) resource Research / Studies OCEG Reviewed
Steps taken by France to implement and enforce the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.
OCEG 2010 GRC Maturity Survey resource OBS Report - APR OCEG Reviewed
A report of the responses to the 2010 GRC Maturity Survey. Hundreds of participants responded to questions about the extent to which their organizations have harmonized governance, risk management and compliance process; identified benefits gained from an integrated GRC capability; and indicated their views on the negative effects of fragmented processes.
GRC Technology Solutions Guide v. 2.1 resource Guides OCEG Reviewed
The GRC Technology Solutions Guide identifies and defines categories of technology that have a role in supporting the GRC system and specifically the Elements of the GRC Capability Model™. The Guide categorizes these Technology Categories by:
