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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.

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
Privacy commissioner orders Google to destroy data

Privacy commissioner orders Google to destroy data

Joins global clamour.
Juha Saarinen Aug 8 2012 4:50AM Security
Privacy probes launched into AAPT, Melbourne IT

Privacy probes launched into AAPT, Melbourne IT

Data breach investigated.
Staff Writers Aug 7 2012 3:35PM Security
AAPT, Melbourne IT face privacy probe

AAPT, Melbourne IT face privacy probe

Data breach investigated.
Staff Writers Aug 7 2012 2:39PM Security
UK health trust fined for privacy breach

UK health trust fined for privacy breach

'Extremely troubling' privacy breach.
Juha Saarinen Aug 7 2012 7:37AM Security
French watchdog requests Google Street View data

French watchdog requests Google Street View data

Australia notified.
Juha Saarinen Aug 1 2012 5:56AM Security
Privacy amendments weaken consumer protections

Privacy amendments weaken consumer protections

Some amendments 'fatally undermined'.
John Hilvert Jul 31 2012 7:00AM Security
Skype denies traffic snooping moves

Skype denies traffic snooping moves

Peer-to-peer comms still hard to tap.
Juha Saarinen Jul 31 2012 7:00AM Security

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