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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.

NZ ministry knew of massive data breach

NZ ministry knew of massive data breach

Chose not to act after informant sought cash reward.
Juha Saarinen Oct 15 2012 12:18PM Security
Blogger finds NZ ministry network wide open

Blogger finds NZ ministry network wide open

Massive privacy breach.
Juha Saarinen Oct 15 2012 6:05AM Security
Police tap myki location data

Police tap myki location data

Requests for information triple this year.
SC Australia Staff Sep 18 2012 3:20PM Security
Parliamentary Committee urges privacy bill review

Parliamentary Committee urges privacy bill review

Approves of amendments, seeks 12-month review.
James Hutchinson Sep 17 2012 3:29PM Security
US Govt issues app development guidelines

US Govt issues app development guidelines

Raises privacy, security risks of mobile apps.
Dan Kaplan Sep 7 2012 7:00AM Security
US Govt issues app development guidelines

US Govt issues app development guidelines

Raises privacy, security risks of mobile apps.
Dan Kaplan Sep 6 2012 3:35PM Security
Govt accused of 'gaming' data retention debate

Govt accused of 'gaming' data retention debate

Extreme proposal paves way for compromise.
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 1:00PM Security
iiNet accuses Govt of gaming data retention debate

iiNet accuses Govt of gaming data retention debate

Is current costly proposal merely an ambit claim?
Ry Crozier Sep 6 2012 11:48AM Telco/ISP
Cryptoparty goes viral

Cryptoparty goes viral

Pen testers, privacy geeks spread security to the masses.
Darren Pauli Sep 4 2012 1:01PM Security
Google creates Red Team to curb privacy bungles

Google creates Red Team to curb privacy bungles

Seeks to recruit skilled engineer in Mountain View.
Darren Pauli Aug 27 2012 12:45PM Training & Development
Public opposes Federal data retention proposal

Public opposes Federal data retention proposal

Parliamentary inquiry finds little support for proposed law reform.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons Aug 27 2012 7:30AM Telco/ISP
Tax Office seeks access to real-time telco data

Tax Office seeks access to real-time telco data

Backs controversial data retention scheme.
Liz Tay , Juha Saarinen Aug 24 2012 1:08PM Storage
Google creates Red Team to curb privacy gaffes

Google creates Red Team to curb privacy gaffes

Ad posted for a skilled engineer.
Darren Pauli Aug 23 2012 4:32PM Security
Hackers face loyalty card treasure trove

Hackers face loyalty card treasure trove

Aussies' personal details on the line.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons Aug 13 2012 2:00PM Security
Australian Privacy Foundation slams privacy amendments

Australian Privacy Foundation slams privacy amendments

'Once-in-a-generation' opportunity lost.
Chris Jager Aug 13 2012 12:30PM Security
Data retention reportedly stalled

Data retention reportedly stalled

Contentious law on ice.
Juha Saarinen Aug 10 2012 2:25PM Security
Roxon reportedly pushes back data retention law

Roxon reportedly pushes back data retention law

Contentious law on ice.
Juha Saarinen Aug 10 2012 7:24AM Security
Google cops record fine for Safari bypass

Google cops record fine for Safari bypass

Cookie crumbles.
Jasmin Melvin Aug 10 2012 5:14AM Security
Amazon shuts social engineering hole

Amazon shuts social engineering hole

Phone call no longer enough.
Juha Saarinen Aug 8 2012 5:36PM Security
Amazon closes social security hole after journo hack

Amazon closes social security hole after journo hack

Phone call no longer enough.
Juha Saarinen Aug 8 2012 5:28AM Security

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