privacy

APF: Consent a danger to Australians' privacy

APF: Consent a danger to Australians' privacy

Senate privacy inquiry extends call for submissions.
Liz Tay Sep 28 2010 1:10PM Security
Google's Schmidt faces Colbert on privacy

Google's Schmidt faces Colbert on privacy

Blame computers, not Google.
Liam Tung Sep 24 2010 6:13AM Security
Five tips for dealing with Facebook privacy issues

Five tips for dealing with Facebook privacy issues

Don't want to read 5000 words of Facebook privacy policy to figure out how to rubberneck-proof your private info? We've don't blame you. Fortunately, we've got the answers.
Zara Baxter Sep 23 2010 1:58PM Security
Privacy authorities seek global exposure

Privacy authorities seek global exposure

In a StreetView world.
Liam Tung Sep 23 2010 5:30AM Security
Facebook slammed for ‘deceptive’ approach

Facebook slammed for ‘deceptive’ approach

Privacy experts address social concerns.
Liz Tay Sep 22 2010 6:07AM Security
Privacy Office critical of telco complaints study

Privacy Office critical of telco complaints study

TIO and ACMA comparisons "inappropriate".
Ry Crozier Sep 16 2010 3:19PM Telco/ISP
Privacy group paints Google evil

Privacy group paints Google evil

The ice cream van deviant?
Liam Tung Sep 6 2010 6:39AM Security
E-health groups seek systems for 'data harvest'

E-health groups seek systems for 'data harvest'

US experts flag opportunity for software vendors.
Liz Tay Sep 1 2010 12:39PM Software
Blogger identifies privacy flaw in Facebook Places

Blogger identifies privacy flaw in Facebook Places

Criticises 'opt-out' feature.
Dan Raywood Aug 24 2010 1:50PM Security
MySpace changes privacy settings

MySpace changes privacy settings

Users can determine whether people under 18 years old can view their profiles.
Dan Raywood Aug 19 2010 12:32PM Security
School cleared of webcam spying

School cleared of webcam spying

56,000 snaps but no criminal intent.
Liam Tung Aug 19 2010 6:51AM Hardware
Victoria to clamp down on improper surveillance

Victoria to clamp down on improper surveillance

‘Happy slapping’, toilet and upskirt cams targeted.
Liz Tay Aug 12 2010 4:33PM Security
Westfield customer details exposed in data breach

Westfield customer details exposed in data breach

Notifies Bondi customers in show of good faith.
Brett Winterford Aug 12 2010 7:20AM Security
UK regulators re-open Google StreetView case

UK regulators re-open Google StreetView case

Will now assess international findings.
Liam Tung Aug 12 2010 7:09AM Software
100 million Facebook accounts exposed

100 million Facebook accounts exposed

The details of 100 million Facebook users - a fifth of the social networking site's members - have been posted online by a security analyst, in a stark demonstration of the potential privacy weaknesses of social networks..
Jul 30 2010 1:30PM Security
Google cleared of UK privacy breach

Google cleared of UK privacy breach

Harm threshold not breached.
Liam Tung Jul 30 2010 7:16AM Security
'Chatty' Android rich pickings for hackers, telcos: Symantec

'Chatty' Android rich pickings for hackers, telcos: Symantec

Verbose mobile handsets cost users money, endanger their privacy.
Nate Cochrane Jul 28 2010 2:39PM Security
Chatroulette collecting IP addresses, screenshots

Chatroulette collecting IP addresses, screenshots

Bid to crack down on indecent exposures.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2010 3:02PM Oddware
Torrent community goes to town on ICSL study

Torrent community goes to town on ICSL study

Claims of false seed counts.
Liam Tung Jul 26 2010 6:42AM Networking
Government appoints new Privacy Commissioner

Government appoints new Privacy Commissioner

Commissioner touts technology for privacy.
Staff Writers Jul 23 2010 3:01PM Security

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