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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.

Fined: Rewards company swiped unencrypted student data

Fined: Rewards company swiped unencrypted student data

Reports say credit card numbers were transmitted in clear text.
Dan Kaplan Jan 11 2012 8:10AM Security
Hackers rewrite smart meter power bill

Hackers rewrite smart meter power bill

Energy data shows what movies customers were watching.
Darren Pauli Jan 9 2012 10:44PM Security
Who can access your e-health record?

Who can access your e-health record?

Plenty, but nobody specifically.
Brett Winterford Jan 3 2012 4:08PM Security
Who can access your e-health record?

Who can access your e-health record?

Plenty, but nobody specifically.
Brett Winterford Jan 3 2012 2:48PM Security
Government stalls on privacy proposals

Government stalls on privacy proposals

An active commitment to inaction.
John Hilvert Dec 22 2011 2:17PM Security
Government stalls on privacy proposals

Government stalls on privacy proposals

An active commitment to inaction.
John Hilvert Dec 22 2011 1:18PM Security
Facebook ordered to pick up its privacy act

Facebook ordered to pick up its privacy act

Warnings, but no fines.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 22 2011 8:47AM Security
No Facebook privacy from media

No Facebook privacy from media

Users offered no safety from Facebook-trawling.
Brett Winterford Dec 21 2011 8:02AM Security
ACMA finds Facebook photos are not private

ACMA finds Facebook photos are not private

Users offered no safety from Facebook-trawling.
Brett Winterford Dec 19 2011 1:56PM Security
Cookie-cutter compliance can't cut it

Cookie-cutter compliance can't cut it

Try harder.
Dan Raywood Dec 15 2011 6:31AM Security
Microsoft signs EU accords on data privacy

Microsoft signs EU accords on data privacy

Small steps to on-shore visibility.
Liam Tung Dec 15 2011 3:30AM Networking
Telstra resets 60k passwords after privacy gaffe

Telstra resets 60k passwords after privacy gaffe

Accounts indexed by Google.
Brett Winterford Dec 12 2011 11:21AM Security
Telstra shuts down systems after privacy breach

Telstra shuts down systems after privacy breach

Update: Privacy Commissioner steps in as 60,000 passwords reset.
Brett Winterford Dec 12 2011 6:47AM Security
CarrierIQ: Don't root, don't remove, don't worry

CarrierIQ: Don't root, don't remove, don't worry

But vendors warned to disclose tracker apps.
Darren Pauli Dec 8 2011 7:05AM Security
RailCorp slammed over USB auction

RailCorp slammed over USB auction

Resumes, tax returns on lost flash drives.
Darren Pauli Dec 8 2011 6:43AM Security
CVs, tax returns on USBs sold at CityRail auction

CVs, tax returns on USBs sold at CityRail auction

NSW Privacy office slams RailCorp.
Darren Pauli Dec 7 2011 2:54PM Security
Microsoft privacy chief says U-Prove slow to move

Microsoft privacy chief says U-Prove slow to move

Redmond's efforts to reign-in information overload a tough sell.
Darren Pauli Dec 2 2011 4:05PM Security
Privacy is about 'managing expectations': eBay

Privacy is about 'managing expectations': eBay

Should financial institutions offer location-based deals?
Liz Tay Dec 2 2011 7:00AM Security
Facebook faces 20 years of privacy audits

Facebook faces 20 years of privacy audits

Zuckerburg defends Facebook's track record.
Liam Tung Nov 30 2011 8:33AM Software
Australia's eHealth record a security 'disaster'

Australia's eHealth record a security 'disaster'

AusCERT chief warns of need for new approach.
Brett Winterford Nov 28 2011 10:54AM Security

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