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TomTom makes quick U-turn in police data row

TomTom makes quick U-turn in police data row

Satnav maker to rethink providing speeding data, following customer complaints.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 29 2011 7:32AM Hardware
Sony defends notification delay in data fiasco

Sony defends notification delay in data fiasco

PlayStation maker claims it took a week to investigate seriousness of data theft.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011 11:05AM Security
Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Insists its smartphones are not tracking customers.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011 6:41AM Security
US lawmakers to probe smartphone data collection

US lawmakers to probe smartphone data collection

Smartphone makers to feel the heat of scrutiny.
Angela Moscaritolo Apr 27 2011 12:34PM Security
Two-factor authentication coming to Facebook

Two-factor authentication coming to Facebook

Combats unauthorised access.
Greg Masters Apr 21 2011 11:39AM Security
White House finalises online identity strategy

White House finalises online identity strategy

A model for online transaction or a hole for hackers?
Angela Moscaritolo Apr 18 2011 10:34AM Security
Skype for Android 'spills personal details'

Skype for Android 'spills personal details'

VoIP software criticised for leaving unencrypted personal data on handsets
Stewart Mitchell Apr 18 2011 10:32AM Security
Spouses beware: Thumbdrive finds your pr0n

Spouses beware: Thumbdrive finds your pr0n

Including deleted data and internet cache files.
Chris Jager Apr 13 2011 12:04AM Security
BT and Phorm escape prosecution

BT and Phorm escape prosecution

Crown prosecutors let partners off the hook.
Maggie Holland Apr 12 2011 10:45AM Security
France password law 'shocks' Google, Facebook

France password law 'shocks' Google, Facebook

Handing passwords to police could be a security nightmare
Stewart Mitchell Apr 8 2011 12:07PM Security
US opens Pandora's box into apps privacy

US opens Pandora's box into apps privacy

Android, iPhone software makers on notice about the personal information they collect.
Nicole Kobie Apr 6 2011 9:39AM Security
FSA investigates ID theft prevention company

FSA investigates ID theft prevention company

CPP sales tactic scrutiny sees identity protection product pulled from phone sales
Stewart Mitchell Mar 31 2011 1:34PM Security
Ex-Commissioner calls for privacy restructure

Ex-Commissioner calls for privacy restructure

Unnecessary ID requirements could drive a criminal market.
Liz Tay Mar 31 2011 6:32AM Security
Bank security experts play up social risks

Bank security experts play up social risks

Identity data a commodity in underground economy.
Liz Tay Mar 29 2011 5:42AM Security
The case for splitting identity and access

The case for splitting identity and access

There are good reasons why the twain should never meet.
Dan Raywood Mar 28 2011 9:59AM Security
Secondhand smartphones sold with bank details

Secondhand smartphones sold with bank details

Many people are flogging their mobiles but leaving valuable data, such as bank account details, on the device.
Tom Brewster Mar 28 2011 9:50AM Security
EU's right to be forgotten 'won't work'

EU's right to be forgotten 'won't work'

Proposals to give citizens more control like "bolting the stable door".
Stewart Mitchell Mar 23 2011 10:20AM Security
France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

First time French have handed down a six-figure fine for data breach.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011 1:36PM Security
IE9 a 'non-event' for most businesses

IE9 a 'non-event' for most businesses

No Windows XP compatibility.
Tom Brewster Mar 16 2011 6:01AM Software
Cookie monsters out in the cold from May

Cookie monsters out in the cold from May

European privacy directive means no more sneaky tracking by websites.
Dan Raywood Mar 9 2011 10:13AM Security

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