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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.

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
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 7:00AM Security
Agencies told to rule out public cloud

Agencies told to rule out public cloud

Livingstone weighs in on AGIMO's cloud computing strategy.
John Hilvert Nov 23 2011 2:00PM Financial Services
Cloud privacy doesn’t have to be fluffy

Cloud privacy doesn’t have to be fluffy

Issues of trust.
Rick Harvey, CTO, LockBox Nov 7 2011 3:52PM Security
Britian: Cybercrime no excuse to censor web

Britian: Cybercrime no excuse to censor web

Internet must be free, open and not stifled by government.
Tom Brewster Nov 3 2011 9:52PM Security
Britain follows Adelaide in call to cull trolls

Britain follows Adelaide in call to cull trolls

Anonymity allowed "under exemption".
Tom Brewster and Darren Pauli Oct 21 2011 10:08AM Security
Failed Buzz to fall off Google+

Failed Buzz to fall off Google+

Google continues clearing the decks.
Liam Tung Oct 17 2011 6:45AM Software
The path of privacy

The path of privacy

How US schools maintain the privacy of 55 million students.
Angela Moscsaritolo Oct 7 2011 9:54AM Security
Data breach laws to follow privacy reforms

Data breach laws to follow privacy reforms

Sooner if the scale and severity of breaches is proven.
Darren Pauli Oct 4 2011 1:22PM Security
HTC user data exposed to web apps

HTC user data exposed to web apps

Recently-added program logs information.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 4 2011 12:20PM Security
HTC user data exposed to web apps

HTC user data exposed to web apps

HTCLoggers.apk binded to TCP.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 4 2011 10:57AM Security
Sony given official reprieve over hack

Sony given official reprieve over hack

Privacy Commissioner to take no further action.
Darren Pauli Sep 30 2011 7:21AM Security
Sony's hacked security cleared by Aust. privacy office

Sony's hacked security cleared by Aust. privacy office

Takes word on infrastructure integrity.
Darren Pauli Sep 29 2011 4:31PM Security
Data breach laws to follow privacy paper

Data breach laws to follow privacy paper

Disclosure laws will be fast tracked if government receives evidence of poor security and worsening breaches in organisations.
Darren Pauli Sep 28 2011 3:17PM Security

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