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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.

Defence fined $5000 for privacy breach

Defence fined $5000 for privacy breach

Slap on the wrist from Privacy Commissioner.
Paris Cowan Sep 8 2014 6:23AM Security
Why Australia needs stronger protections for privacy

Why Australia needs stronger protections for privacy

[Opinion] It is time to catch up with the rest of the world.
Norman Witzleb Sep 5 2014 4:03PM Oddware
Verizon fined $8m for using customer data without permission

Verizon fined $8m for using customer data without permission

Biggest telco privacy fine in the history of the US FCC.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2014 11:08AM Telco/ISP
ALRC drops safe harbour from proposed privacy law

ALRC drops safe harbour from proposed privacy law

Online intermediaries encouraged to act against breaches.
Paris Cowan Sep 3 2014 1:20PM Strategy
Apple washes hands of celebrity iCloud hack

Apple washes hands of celebrity iCloud hack

Commercial motives behind the data theft.
Juha Saarinen Sep 3 2014 5:29AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft defies order to hand over user emails

Microsoft defies order to hand over user emails

US judge unfreezes search warrant.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2014 1:02PM Software
Apple onshores China customers’ personal data

Apple onshores China customers’ personal data

Denies risk to user’s privacy.
Staff Writers Aug 17 2014 5:40PM Security
Wikipedia publishes EU take-down notices

Wikipedia publishes EU take-down notices

Fights against "internet riddled with memory holes".
Julia Fioretti Aug 7 2014 7:07AM Strategy
Privacy Commissioner details 'reasonable steps' for data security

Privacy Commissioner details 'reasonable steps' for data security

How to stay on the right side of the Privacy Act.
Paris Cowan Aug 7 2014 6:43AM Security
Thousands of patient files held to ransom in Hong Kong

Thousands of patient files held to ransom in Hong Kong

SynoLocker flaw exploited.
Juha Saarinen Aug 7 2014 6:13AM Security
Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Brandis reveals websites will be included in data retention

Adds to confusion around definition of metadata.
Allie Coyne Aug 6 2014 6:50PM Security
FBI used malware in criminal investigation

FBI used malware in criminal investigation

Court documents reveal "Network Investigation Tool".
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2014 5:11AM Security
Microsoft ordered to provide foreign customer information

Microsoft ordered to provide foreign customer information

Throws EU privacy laws to the wind.
Staff Writers Aug 1 2014 7:04AM Financial Services
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

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