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Vivendi
Societal
, Social and Environmental Information
Societal Indicators
The Group’s subsidiaries implemented several initiatives to assist in
raising the awareness of young audiences on personal data issues:
in July 2013, Canal+ launched a “Kids” section on Canalplay, its on-
demand video service. This is a space devoted to children with age-
appropriate programs and simplified browsing, all in a secure space.
Parents configure access to programs based on the ages of their
children, and entering and exiting the Kids program are secured by
means of password authentication.
UMG demands parental or guardian consent when 13-16 year-old
Internet users subscribe to its online music websites. The websites
owned or managed by UMG have a “Safe Surfing Guide” accessible
from the homepage.
in 2013, GVT rolled out a new channel for young people under 23,
based on the website
offers
free advice, guidelines and information on how to use the Internet in
a manner devoid of ambiguity or danger. The psychologists featured
online are trained in relations with Internet users;
in February 2013, GVT sponsored the “Safer Internet Day” and held
a video contest on online rights and duties;
in 2013, Maroc Telecom introduced a parental control solution for
ADSL and 3G Internet content to its customers, which it provides
free of charge. This solution enables parents to block access to
inappropriate websites with content that may be harmful to their
children. The solution also includes other functions to protect
personal data (on the Internet and on social networks), control and
limit children’s browsing time, or alert parents when children ignore
a warning or attempt to visit a blocked site.
In addition, Casanet, the Maroc Telecom subsidiary in charge of
the Menara portal, is continuing its initiative of making parents,
children and all Internet users aware of the importance of protecting
personal data when browsing the Internet, and of the potential
dangers of non-secure browsing or browsing not monitored by
parents.
2.2.5.2.2. Health and Radio Frequencies
Vivendi complies with current regulations and assiduously follows
the results of scientific surveys on electromagnetic waves. The Group
contributes to information and dialog both on mobile phones and on
relay antennae, communicating the most recent positions of health
authorities.
In 2013, several reports were published in France. The findings of
technical research undertaken by the French government, initiated after
the panel discussion on “radio frequencies, health and environment”
that was held in the spring of 2009 by the Ministry of Health, with
the cooperation of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and the
Secretary of State in charge of prospects for the development of the
digital economy, have confirmed that exposure to relay antennae is now
very low (less than one-tenth of the regulatory thresholds in more than
99% of cases). In mid-October, from a scientific standpoint, France’s
National Agency for Health, Food and Environmental Safety (ANSES)
published the fourth update to its scientific report on radio frequencies,
confirming that there is no proven effect on health associated with radio
frequencies, although there may be biological effects.
The mobile operators SFR and Maroc Telecom, which are directly in
charge of the matter, have their own monitoring working group to
maintain constant vigilance.
Number of electromagnetic field measurements near relay
antennae (and percentage of these measurements
in compliance with regulations)
GRI
UNGC
OECD
TSS IO3-6, PA8
7, 8
V.4.c, VI.1,2.a and
6.c,VIII.1 and 2
2013
2012
Consolidated data
1,155 (100%)
930 (100%)
SFR
531 (100%)
MT
624 (100%)
SFR adheres to the commitments of the Guide to Relations between
Operators and Communities signed with the Association of French
Mayors, which is the operational roadmap for rolling out the mobile
network.
In 2013, more than 500 measurements of electromagnetic fields were
carried out in France upon the request of elected officials, landlords or
individuals. The French authorities are planning to establish a National
Frequencies Agency to be in charge of the new measurement system.
This is expected to be funded by the government with a tax paid by the
mobile telephone operators (a contribution in addition to the Imposition
forfaitaire sur les équipements de réseau (IFER), defined by Finance Law
No. 2010-1657 of December 29, 2010 and implementing regulation).
Pending the date when this is made official, expected in early 2014, SFR
deals with these measurements on a case-by-case basis.
In 2013, Maroc Telecom measured the electromagnetic fields near 624
relay antennae.
For SFR, as for Maroc Telecom, 100% of the measurements taken were
found to comply with regulations.
Regarding dialog with stakeholders, the Group is especially vigilant
in ensuring it meets their need for information and transparency with
regard to health and radio frequencies. In 2013, along these lines, more
than 700 meetings were organized by SFR and Maroc Telecom.
Number of information meetings on the subject of health
and radio frequencies with stakeholders
GRI
UNGC
OECD
4.16, SO1, TSS IO4,
IO5, PA8
1, 7, 8
VI.1, 2.a. and 6.c,
VIII.1, 2, 5 and 7
2013
2012
Consolidated data
708
726
SFR
527
MT
181
