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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.

Privacy Commissioner examines EU cookie laws

Privacy Commissioner examines EU cookie laws

No Australian guidelines despite directive's May deadline.
Liz Tay Jul 4 2011 3:04PM Security
Small business privacy laws in parliamentary crosshairs

Small business privacy laws in parliamentary crosshairs

Parliamentary Committee calls for abolition of Privacy Act exemptions.
Liz Tay Jun 21 2011 5:57PM Security
Why users should be wary of BYO Computing

Why users should be wary of BYO Computing

IT admins, lawyers may need to access your machine.
Lia Timson Jun 21 2011 6:31AM Strategy
No support for ISP filter in Cyber-Safety report

No support for ISP filter in Cyber-Safety report

Government committee questions whether mandatory ISP filtering proposal would prove effective.
John Hilvert Jun 20 2011 10:35PM Strategy
Google stores WPA keys and SSIDs

Google stores WPA keys and SSIDs

But the service is optional.
Darren Pauli Jun 17 2011 2:14PM Security
Nissan Leaf leaks driver speed and location

Nissan Leaf leaks driver speed and location

Nissan's eco car cuts emissions, but spews out private information via RSS.
Darren Pauli Jun 15 2011 7:58AM Security
Facebook facial recognition sparks privacy concerns

Facebook facial recognition sparks privacy concerns

Rollout catches some users by surprise.
Alexei Oreskovic Jun 8 2011 2:24PM Software
G8 vow to fight online piracy

G8 vow to fight online piracy

The world's largest nations to jointly target IT security threats and piracy.
John Hilvert May 30 2011 7:45AM Strategy
'People piece' next in internet evolution

'People piece' next in internet evolution

Former IBM strategist and White House adviser envisions cloudy future.
Liz Tay May 26 2011 6:49AM Strategy
Time for data-breach disclosure laws

Time for data-breach disclosure laws

The Howard government noted failures in Australia's privacy scheme in 2004 but data breaches still slip under the radar.
Darren Pauli May 25 2011 8:14AM Security
Comment: Australia needs 'Big Data' debate

Comment: Australia needs 'Big Data' debate

Former Privacy Commissioner on privacy, censorship and economic gain.
Malcolm Crompton May 20 2011 10:53AM Networking
FCC asks Apple, Google to location-tracking forum

FCC asks Apple, Google to location-tracking forum

Will concerns translate into legislation?
a Staff Writer May 18 2011 12:33PM Security
Exclusive: Epsilon locks down with grid pattern log-in

Exclusive: Epsilon locks down with grid pattern log-in

'Strong authentication' introduced to stamp out further data breaches.
Brett Winterford May 17 2011 2:35PM Security
US censorship plans at odds with Australia

US censorship plans at odds with Australia

Comment: US Cyberspace policy targets illegal activity rather than restricting access.
John Hilvert May 17 2011 11:07AM Security
Adobe kills zombie cookies

Adobe kills zombie cookies

Adobe cookies can no longer be un-deleted, which should make security and privacy pundits happy.
Angela Moscaritolo May 14 2011 1:29PM Security
Facebook behind Google smear campaign

Facebook behind Google smear campaign

Social dominance game gets uglier.
Liam Tung May 13 2011 4:08AM Software
Facebook's 100,000 leaky apps

Facebook's 100,000 leaky apps

Old apps have sent your Facebook data, photos to advertisers.
Dan Raywood May 12 2011 8:51AM Security
Australia moves closer to European cybercrime treaty

Australia moves closer to European cybercrime treaty

Parliamentary committee banks on European privacy safeguards.
Liz Tay May 11 2011 5:45PM Security
Sony breach a strong case for online insurance

Sony breach a strong case for online insurance

Guest opinion: Why online service providers need to cover their users.
Tanveer A. Zia May 10 2011 8:33AM Security
Apple, Google to face lawmakers in privacy tussle

Apple, Google to face lawmakers in privacy tussle

Making money from your preferences.
Diane Bartz May 9 2011 6:42AM Software

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