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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.

EU's tough privacy laws face uphill battle

EU's tough privacy laws face uphill battle

Microsoft, Google, Britain irked by EU 'forget me' proposal.
Liam Tung Jan 27 2012 7:25AM Networking
Data breach resolution: the first 24 hours

Data breach resolution: the first 24 hours

It's time to create a data breach response plan.
Ozzie Fonseca Jan 23 2012 11:46AM Security
ANZ botches bank statement fix

ANZ botches bank statement fix

Shuts down online statements service within 24 hours.
Liz Tay Jan 12 2012 11:58AM Security
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

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