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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.

Attorney-General backs mandatory data breach laws

Attorney-General backs mandatory data breach laws

More talks on the cards.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2013 9:08AM Security
AAPT warned over Melbourne IT breach

AAPT warned over Melbourne IT breach

Slap on the wrist for failing to protect customers' info.
Liz Tay Apr 24 2013 11:47AM Security
Govt needs convincing on big data: Carr

Govt needs convincing on big data: Carr

Former minister flags deep suspicion.
Charis Palmer Apr 22 2013 12:23PM Strategy
CISPA moves forward despite privacy woes

CISPA moves forward despite privacy woes

Threat intel sharing bill gets bipartisan victory.
Danielle Walker Apr 19 2013 8:30AM Security
Controversial cybersecurity bill passed in Congress

Controversial cybersecurity bill passed in Congress

CISPA gets first major green light.
Juha Saarinen Apr 19 2013 6:55AM Strategy
Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

How to prepare for the inevitable.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2013 12:05PM Security
Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

SC Magazine helps you prepare for the inevitable.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2013 9:14AM Security
Facebook says Home data collection no concern

Facebook says Home data collection no concern

Bid to quell app sniffing concerns.
Steve Evans Apr 10 2013 8:38AM Security
Google privacy boss quits

Google privacy boss quits

Alma Whitten quits after three years.
Steve Evans Apr 3 2013 10:22AM Security
Google gets six-nation probe over privacy policy

Google gets six-nation probe over privacy policy

Single privacy policy set to be investigated by ICO and other European regulators
Michael Passingham Apr 3 2013 9:34AM Security
European countries take aim at Google privacy policy

European countries take aim at Google privacy policy

Change of privacy directors.
Claire Davenport and Leila Abboud , Staff Writers Apr 3 2013 6:10AM Strategy
Choosing democracy over Big Brother

Choosing democracy over Big Brother

Opinion: Surveillance and manipulation is not a sustainable situation.
Dirk Helbing Apr 2 2013 12:25PM Software
Lifting the lid on personalised pricing

Lifting the lid on personalised pricing

Will big data price Aussies out of financial services?
Liz Tay Apr 2 2013 12:00PM Software
Vendors audited by Vic Govt infosec chief

Vendors audited by Vic Govt infosec chief

No mercy for sloppy security.
Darren Pauli Mar 27 2013 4:04PM Security
83,000 Kiwis exposed in email blunder

83,000 Kiwis exposed in email blunder

Auto-complete reveals Kiwi quake claimants' details.
Juha Saarinen Mar 27 2013 9:27AM Security
Email blunder exposes 83,000 Kiwi quake claimants' details

Email blunder exposes 83,000 Kiwi quake claimants' details

Auto-complete accident.
Juha Saarinen Mar 25 2013 2:40PM Security
Australian police seek thousands of Microsoft user details

Australian police seek thousands of Microsoft user details

No content disclosed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 22 2013 4:20PM Security
Australian police seek thousands of Microsoft user details

Australian police seek thousands of Microsoft user details

No content disclosed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 22 2013 7:12AM Security
Hijacked webcam footage paraded online

Hijacked webcam footage paraded online

RATS spy on female 'slaves'.
Darren Pauli Mar 12 2013 11:52AM Security
Cloud Cover: The best and worst of cloud contracts (2013)

Cloud Cover: The best and worst of cloud contracts (2013)

Best practice advice for negotiating with your cloud provider.
Mar 8 2013 3:54PM

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