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Guardian Labs creates branded content campaigns on behalf of clientsContent labelled ‘brought to you by’ is created by the Guardian Labs team and is paid for and controlled by the advertiser. Content labelled ‘sponsored by’ is editorially independent and the advertiser has no involvement or sign-off. See below for some of our recent projects
Content produced to a brief from Silent Circle
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Taking care of private data is a dutyEducation and self-awareness are the best weapons we have in the fight for personal privacy
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When it comes to encryption, the best defence is a good offensive planIf cyber security is not the best there is, even on the humblest smartphone attacks will overwhelm us
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Plugging mobile data leaks in a multi-platform worldBring your own device policies are convenient, but they put businesses at risk of mobile data leakage – so what’s the solution?
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Privacy without compromise: how can one have it all?What’s the key to being able to protect privacy without having to give a lot in exchange? Simplicity and choice, writes David Puron
Editorially independent content
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Guardian readers on privacy: 'we trust government over corporations'Government can’t be trusted to store data safely, our readers say, but the public’s sense of what is private is shifting
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How we talk about the cloud shapes the way we perceive internet privacyThe semantics of the internet encourage us not to worry about who or what actually has control of our data
Content produced to a brief from British Airways
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Mauritius: best places for romanceMauritius is the perfect love island. Whether you want to walk along a secluded beach, take a catamaran to a secluded cove, or just watch the world go by from the veranda of your hotel, it’s all there waiting for you
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Mauritius: 5 of the best cultural activitiesIf it’s exploring ancient sacred sites, viewing the best in modern art, or dancing the séga, Mauritius has plenty for the culture lover
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Mauritius: 5 of the best island barsThere’s a bar to serve every mood on this most beautiful of islands
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Mauritius: 7 of the best spa experiencesIf you find that your chakra is out of sorts and you haven’t found time for that swim with a dolphin, then Mauritius is the perfect place to relax and recharge
Content produced to a brief from Gourmet
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Archie finally warms to ChristmasArchie the feline foodie finds the rituals of Christmas rather confusing
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The food of love: how to feed your catFollow these simple tips to make sure your feline’s feasts are the cat’s whiskers
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Time for a cat nap: choosing the right bed for your catCats can snooze up to 18 hours a day, so it pays to spend some time sorting out their sleeping arrangements
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Content produced to a brief from the Belgian Tourist Office
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Things to do in Brussels and Wallonia – in picturesBelgium is host to a number of exhibitions, festivals and fairs that will amuse and inspire. From the Great Procession to designing your dream home, it’s got it all
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The architecture of Brussels and Wallonia – in picturesAlthough Belgium has several examples of the different schools of architecture, it has never slavishly followed trends. Instead, it bends style and form to its own national characteristics
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Brussels restaurants and cafes: prepare to be wowedFrom piping hot frites eaten out of cardboard cones to great regional dishes in Michelin-starred restaurants, Brussels and Wallonia have enough great food – and delicious beers – to suit the pickiest epicure
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Where to eat in Brussels and WalloniaThe croquettes, mussels and frite are all there in spades, but Belgium’s take on Francophone cuisine has far more to offer than just the staples. Here are a few of the best places to get a taste for it
Content produced to a brief from Lexus
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Let the music take controlAnimator Sophia Ray brought Ash Koosha’s visual interpretation of his music to life
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Animating the sounds of Lexus – videoMusic producer Ash Koosha has synaesthesia, where two senses merge. With the help of animator Sophia Ray watch what the sounds of the Lexus CT look like to Ash in this music video commissioned as part of the Lexus Create Amazing series
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Seeing colour in music: synaesthesia – videoWatch synaesthete and electronic music producer, Ash Koosha create a track from sounds captured from the Lexus CT, while animator Sophia Ray visualises how he saw them. Commissioned as part of the Lexus Create Amazing series
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In-car entertainment: where did it come from, where is it going?In-car entertainment has come a long way since the days of the car radio. So what exactly does the future hold?
Editorially independent content sponsored by Heineken
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Rugby World Cup 2015 marks the year when the sport went globalThe tournament has not been defined by England’s premature exit but will be remembered for the excellence of the games
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Rugby World Cup 2015 fans – in picturesWith a record World Cup attendance at Wembley and packed grounds around England and Wales, rugby union fans have taken the World Cup to their hearts and have been enjoying themselves
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Rugby World Cup 2015: pool phase awardsFrom a shock that will never be beaten, to a quip to which there was no answer via the best fans, funniest moment and more, our writers on what they enjoyed most in the pool phase
Content produced to a brief from Nespresso
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Exciting food and coffee pairings for winter lunchtimesWinter is a time for comfort food and indulgence. Top it off with the perfect coffee
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Breakfast food and coffee pairingsAs with wine, different countries of origin and terroirs affect the taste of coffee, so why not pair it with food? Especially at the start of the day.
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Master of the mocktailAward-winning bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, known for his use of innovative ingredients, mixes up a special coffee cocktail
Content produced to a brief from the Woodland Trust
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Why winter is a perfect time for a woodland walkThe trees are bare and there is no movement anywhere you look. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the woods are empty and silent. But you’d be wrong, says Tanya Jackson
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Win a one-to-one woodland photography masterclassEnter this competition for your chance to win an exclusive woodland adventure and personalised photography tutorial
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Share your autumn tree pictures and win a mini breakHelp the Woodland Trust raise awareness of the importance of trees – in the city and the country – by sharing your best treescape photograph
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Recycling Christmas cards means more UK treesThe Woodland Trust and Marks & Spencer have joined forces to ensure a tree will be planted for every 1,000 Christmas cards recycled
Editorially independent content sponsored by UPS
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Small business advice: how do I start exporting?You may have set your sights on expanding overseas, but is your business ready? Columnist James Caan shares his tips
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Going global: translating your small business brand for new marketsCareful market research was key when Weroom CEO Thomas Villeneuve took his French startup into the UK market
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Exporters need a good product, a strong brand and to keep innovatingAt the Guardian’s Trade Boost event in Birmingham, experts offered advice to manufacturers on breaking into new markets
Editorially independent content sponsored by RSPO
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Sustainable palm oil: where do we go from here?
We invited experts from Greenpeace International, the Environmental Investigation Agency, WWF and RSPO to the Guardian to debate one of the world's most popular commodities: palm oil.
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Without India, you can forget about achieving a sustainable palm oil sectorAll eyes are on India, the world’s largest palm oil importer, and whether companies can help shift consumers towards sustainable choices
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After France's Nutella attack, how much do you know about palm oil? - quiz
The French environment minister's comments about Nutella have thrust palm oil into the spotlight. But how much do you know about the complicated industry?
Editorially independent content sponsored by Cisco
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How connected is your city? Urban transport trends around the worldCities in numbers: The densest cities can be the most efficient, lively and sustainable – but only if they boast effective management and design to minimise overcrowding and pollution
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Kansas City Royals: World Series 2015 champions – videoThe Kansas City Royals clinched their first World Series championship in 30 years after beating the New York Mets 7-2 in Game 5 to take the series 4-1 at Citi Field. Christian Colon drove in the go-ahead run in his first postseason at-bat and Royals manager Ned Yost says he never doubted his side would overcome the two-run deficit. He then goes on to hail his bullpen before series MVP Salvador Pérez talks about the Royals’ fighting spirit
Editorially independent content sponsored by Visa
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11 ways to close the gender gap in financial inclusionHow can NGOs, the private sector and policymakers accelerate women’s economic empowerment? Our panel share their thoughts
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A guide to financial inclusion in fragile statesHow can more opportunities be created for people to save and borrow in volatile economies? Our panel shares their thoughts
Editorially independent content
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Countries must be honest about conflict deaths to know the true impact of war on developmentGovernments reluctant to publish data on deaths from conflict must get on board if we are to reduce all forms of violence everywhere
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Two-thirds of women in Papua New Guinea suffer domestic abuse – how can it be stopped?The global goals aim to acheive gender equality but in a country where 67% per cent of women suffer from domestic abuse, men must be part of the solution
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$100bn? A drop in the ocean, says environment minister Amina MohammedNigeria’s environment minister says the international community must prove it is serious about meeting climate change’s financing challenge
Editorially independent content sponsored by EON
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Small business in the spotlight … TouchnoteOded Ran, CEO of the postcard sending business, tells us why people still want to receive post in a digital world
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Debunking six myths around business efficiencySkipping lunch and multi-tasking may be tempting, but they’re among the time wasters that weaken your productivity
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Small business in the spotlight ... MovidiamGeorge Olver co-founded the creative professional network for filmmakers. He offers advice for entrepreneurs and shares key challenges
Editorially independent content sponsored by Zurich Municipal
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Terms and conditions for the teacher network 2015 surveyBefore taking part in our survey, take a moment to read the terms and conditions
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Schools of the future: the exhibition highlights – video
If you didn't get chance to future gaze at our exhibition, you can see all best parts of the launch event here
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No teacher lets them suffer: inside the German schools taking in refugeesWith 325,000 refugee children expected to enter German schools, teachers face unprecedented challenges. But they are determined to support new arrivals
Editorially independent content
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What does 2016 have in store for advertising?As 2015 draws to a close, five ad industry insiders give us their tips on what they think will light up the coming year
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The ideal shopping experience: can technology deliver?Virtual-reality shops, magic dressing room mirrors, 3D printing … the choice for consumers is huge, but can technology alone create a retail Utopia?
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What does virtual reality mean for advertising in 2016?Marketing is fast becoming a test bed for the advances that can be made through virtual reality technology
Master of the house: why we should fight for truly private spaces