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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.

EFF claims NSA 'digital dragnet' unconstitutional

EFF claims NSA 'digital dragnet' unconstitutional

Asks court to rule on mass surveillance.
Juha Saarinen Jul 28 2014 5:57AM Telco/ISP
eBay data breach sparks lawsuit

eBay data breach sparks lawsuit

Disgruntled customers seek damages.
Staff Writer Jul 27 2014 6:46PM Security
Critical flaw could expose users of anonymity network

Critical flaw could expose users of anonymity network

Vulnerability discovered in I2P.
Staff Writers Jul 24 2014 1:14PM Security
A call for timely reporting

A call for timely reporting

[Blog post] Businesses need incentives to keep customer data secure.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2014 1:26PM Security
US Homeland Security sued over data mining

US Homeland Security sued over data mining

Privacy group wants Govt to hand over intel documents.
Allie Coyne Jul 22 2014 11:48AM Security
NAB backs payments startup Stripe

NAB backs payments startup Stripe

Online payments provider launches in Australia.
Brett Winterford Jul 22 2014 6:23AM Software
ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother'

'We will use data retention to save your life, not sell you a BMW'.
Allie Coyne Jul 21 2014 11:22AM Security
CrimTrac to outsource IT management

CrimTrac to outsource IT management

Says security of crime records, biometrics not a concern.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2014 10:36AM Security
Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs

Security still up in the air.
Paris Cowan Jul 18 2014 11:38AM Hardware
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Privacy Commissioner not impressed.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2014 11:51AM Security
Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications

Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications

Pushes for tech-neutral laws, supports updated cyber security strategy.
Allie Coyne Jul 15 2014 9:56AM Security
British spies boast ability to intercept Skype calls

British spies boast ability to intercept Skype calls

Black ops bag of tricks doesn't impress analyst.
Juha Saarinen Jul 15 2014 7:30AM Security
Inquiry finds drones a threat to citizen privacy

Inquiry finds drones a threat to citizen privacy

New laws required.
Allie Coyne Jul 14 2014 12:42PM Security
Academics get personal over big data

Academics get personal over big data

De-identification the latest privacy battleground.
Brett Winterford Jul 11 2014 10:30AM Security
UK Govt rushes to reinstate telco data retention

UK Govt rushes to reinstate telco data retention

Covers foreign companies as well.
Juha Saarinen Jul 11 2014 4:38AM Telco/ISP
Can 'info-nopolies' be trusted with our personal data?

Can 'info-nopolies' be trusted with our personal data?

[Blog post] Citizens reduced to lab rats.
Steve Wilson Jul 8 2014 7:06AM Security
Nine out of ten NSA files relate to ordinary web users

Nine out of ten NSA files relate to ordinary web users

Unintended targets caught up in the hunt for intelligence.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2014 6:39AM Security
Victorian govt mobile apps lack privacy policy

Victorian govt mobile apps lack privacy policy

Commissioner checks on privacy by design progress.
Allie Coyne Jul 4 2014 12:48PM Security
Auditor puts big IT projects on notice

Auditor puts big IT projects on notice

Telco interception, DHS outsourcing on the watchlist.
Paris Cowan Jul 3 2014 12:26PM Strategy
Govt refuses to support data breach notification bill

Govt refuses to support data breach notification bill

Says legislation needs more work.
Allie Coyne Jun 19 2014 10:32AM Security

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