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Developers of new applications have to walk a tightrope when it comes to user privacy. There is an inevitable trade-off between utility versus a user's rights. How do we achieve the right balance? iTnews investigates.

NSW govt digital projects to face new privacy test

NSW govt digital projects to face new privacy test

Digital restart funding now subject to privacy watchdog advice by law.
Justin Hendry Aug 4 2020 7:00AM Strategy
Morgan Stanley customer data left on decommissioned servers

Morgan Stanley customer data left on decommissioned servers

Offers two years' worth of credit reporting and fraud detection.
Juha Saarinen Jul 31 2020 9:35AM Financial Services
ANU finds health crisis improves trust in govt, business to handle data

ANU finds health crisis improves trust in govt, business to handle data

Telcos and banks see biggest lift.
Matt Johnston Jul 30 2020 12:47PM Strategy
ACCC takes second swing at Google for allegedly misleading customers

ACCC takes second swing at Google for allegedly misleading customers

This time over expanded use of personal data.
Matt Johnston Jul 27 2020 11:32AM Cloud
European companies need to rethink US data transfers

European companies need to rethink US data transfers

May be better off storing data elsewhere.
Foo Yun Chee Jul 27 2020 10:53AM Cloud
ABS to keep Census identity data on file for far less time

ABS to keep Census identity data on file for far less time

Names, addresses will now be kept for two and three years.
Justin Hendry Jul 21 2020 6:33PM Strategy
Qld agencies told to review public datasets after de-identification lapses

Qld agencies told to review public datasets after de-identification lapses

Several datasets found to be at 'real risk of re-identification'.
Justin Hendry Jul 16 2020 11:53AM Strategy
Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI

Australian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Clearview AI

Teams up with UK's information commissioner.
Justin Hendry Jul 9 2020 5:38PM Security
New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months

New Google default wipes users' location, web history after 18 months

Reduces tracking.
Paresh Dave Jun 25 2020 11:10AM Security
Apple previews privacy enhancements across OS suite

Apple previews privacy enhancements across OS suite

Will present info in a 'nutrition label' format.
Staff Writers Jun 23 2020 6:56AM Security
7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

7-Eleven Australia deploys facial recognition on customer feedback tablets

Says technology is 'not used for any other purpose'.
Ry Crozier Jun 22 2020 2:28PM Hardware
ACCC to probe Google's proposed $3bn Fitbit acquisition

ACCC to probe Google's proposed $3bn Fitbit acquisition

Access to health data may stymie competition.
Matt Johnston Jun 18 2020 11:41AM Hardware
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies

Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Justin Hendry Jun 9 2020 12:56PM Strategy
Israel's NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations

Israel's NSO showcases drone tech, pushes to counter rights abuse allegations

Gives the public a rare look at its technology.
Dan Williams Jun 9 2020 6:41AM Security
Services Australia put face matching to work for bushfire relief payments

Services Australia put face matching to work for bushfire relief payments

Biometrics database trialled with hundreds displaced over summer.
Justin Hendry Jun 5 2020 11:50AM Strategy
Google says use existing EU laws to govern AI

Google says use existing EU laws to govern AI

Doesn't want to see new laws created.
Foo Yun Chee May 29 2020 9:50AM Cloud
Arizona files consumer fraud lawsuit against Google

Arizona files consumer fraud lawsuit against Google

Cites "deceptive" and "unfair" practices.
Staff Writer May 28 2020 12:19PM Financial Services
DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe

DTA improves Bluetooth privacy on COVIDSafe

But device names still visible.
Justin Hendry May 27 2020 3:20PM Security
COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

COVIDSafe privacy protections now locked in law

Contact tracing app bill passes with minor improvements.
Justin Hendry May 14 2020 11:28AM Strategy
Queensland next to upload photos to national face matching database

Queensland next to upload photos to national face matching database

Will join Victoria, SA and Tasmania.
Justin Hendry May 13 2020 6:22AM Security

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