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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.

Comcare hit with $23k privacy fine over FOI bungle

Comcare hit with $23k privacy fine over FOI bungle

Personal details published online.
Paris Cowan Mar 30 2017 10:55AM Strategy
US broadband privacy rules to be overturned

US broadband privacy rules to be overturned

Senate votes to repeal Obama regulations.
David Shepardson Mar 24 2017 2:22PM Financial Services
The Aussie orgs working towards a standard test for personal data

The Aussie orgs working towards a standard test for personal data

Consistency and rigour for the privacy debate?
Paris Cowan Mar 20 2017 6:42AM Strategy
Facebook blocks its data from being used in surveillance tools

Facebook blocks its data from being used in surveillance tools

Makes policy "explicit".
Staff Writers Mar 14 2017 5:19PM Software
Vic premier accused of privacy breach cover-up

Vic premier accused of privacy breach cover-up

Explosive report claims phone audit could be against the law.
Paris Cowan Mar 14 2017 6:00AM Strategy
US telcos win fight against new data protection rules

US telcos win fight against new data protection rules

No longer need to take 'reasonable measures' to protect user data.
Max Metzger Mar 13 2017 5:38PM Financial Services
UN report calls for 'international warrant' governing surveillance

UN report calls for 'international warrant' governing surveillance

Special rapporteur issues grave warnings.
Staff Writers Mar 9 2017 10:06AM Software
NSW privacy watchdog wants to make govt suppliers culpable for breaches

NSW privacy watchdog wants to make govt suppliers culpable for breaches

Also demands new powers to deal with insider threats.
Paris Cowan Mar 2 2017 5:30PM Strategy
NSW minister wants to monetise state data exchange

NSW minister wants to monetise state data exchange

Dominello says DAC could pay for itself.
Paris Cowan Mar 2 2017 6:30AM Strategy
Commissioner confirms privacy 'override' provisions exist

Commissioner confirms privacy 'override' provisions exist

Following release of Centrelink data to media.
Paris Cowan Feb 28 2017 4:44PM Strategy
Govt refuses to make name entry voluntary in Census

Govt refuses to make name entry voluntary in Census

Won't implement additional privacy controls.
Allie Coyne Feb 28 2017 9:45AM Software
Hearings to ‘ventilate’ claims of political hit on Vic privacy commissioner

Hearings to ‘ventilate’ claims of political hit on Vic privacy commissioner

Upper house committee to report by March.
Paris Cowan Feb 22 2017 11:43AM Strategy
EU still not happy with Windows 10 privacy

EU still not happy with Windows 10 privacy

Privacy watchdogs ask for more transparency.
Staff Writers Feb 21 2017 8:43AM Software
Australia's privacy regulators are under siege

Australia's privacy regulators are under siege

[Blog post] Why do our governments fear a well-resourced watchdog?
Paris Cowan Feb 15 2017 6:45AM Strategy
What does data breach notification mean for you?

What does data breach notification mean for you?

All you need to know for your business.
Allie Coyne Feb 14 2017 11:06AM Security
Internal strife cripples NSW privacy commission

Internal strife cripples NSW privacy commission

Inside the resource saga distracting from data protection.
Paris Cowan Feb 13 2017 11:00AM Strategy
Libs want Vic privacy commissioner spat in front of committee

Libs want Vic privacy commissioner spat in front of committee

Next round in public battle.
Paris Cowan Feb 10 2017 11:22AM Strategy
US visitors may need to hand over their social media credentials

US visitors may need to hand over their social media credentials

New Homeland Security boss revives old proposal.
Juha Saarinen Feb 10 2017 6:42AM Security
Will your movements be tracked at the next big event you attend?

Will your movements be tracked at the next big event you attend?

The technology following your phone from festival to festival.
Paris Cowan Feb 9 2017 6:44AM Hardware
Your 'anonymous' browsing history can reveal your identity

Your 'anonymous' browsing history can reveal your identity

Researchers find 72 percent of histories can be associated with users.
Allie Coyne Feb 8 2017 11:47AM Security

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