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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.

Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Insists its smartphones are not tracking customers.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011 6:41AM Security
US lawmakers to probe smartphone data collection

US lawmakers to probe smartphone data collection

Smartphone makers to feel the heat of scrutiny.
Angela Moscaritolo Apr 27 2011 12:34PM Security
Jobs denies iPhone tracking as scandal widens

Jobs denies iPhone tracking as scandal widens

And Android and Windows Phone 7 enter snooping row
Barry Collins Apr 27 2011 12:30PM Security
Two-factor authentication coming to Facebook

Two-factor authentication coming to Facebook

Combats unauthorised access.
Greg Masters Apr 21 2011 11:39AM Security
iPhones, iPads secretly collecting user location data

iPhones, iPads secretly collecting user location data

Device spies ripe pickings for jealous spouses, police, thieves.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 21 2011 10:32AM Security
Data thieves target smaller prey

Data thieves target smaller prey

Best not to be the slowest runner, Verizon reports.
Liz Tay Apr 19 2011 2:01PM Security
EU finds privacy flaws in data retention regime

EU finds privacy flaws in data retention regime

Data used for more than serious crime.
Liam Tung Apr 19 2011 4:15AM Networking
Skype for Android 'spills personal details'

Skype for Android 'spills personal details'

VoIP software criticised for leaving unencrypted personal data on handsets
Stewart Mitchell Apr 18 2011 10:32AM Security
Spying on workers OK with CIOs

Spying on workers OK with CIOs

British chief information officers show their support for employee-monitoring software.
Dan Raywood Apr 13 2011 12:11AM Security
Spouses beware: Thumbdrive finds your pr0n

Spouses beware: Thumbdrive finds your pr0n

Including deleted data and internet cache files.
Chris Jager Apr 13 2011 12:04AM Security
BT and Phorm escape prosecution

BT and Phorm escape prosecution

Crown prosecutors let partners off the hook.
Maggie Holland Apr 12 2011 10:45AM Security
Pointing fingers over outsourced data

Pointing fingers over outsourced data

If your outsourced data is breached, where does the responsibility lie?
Dan Raywood Apr 8 2011 12:08PM Security
France password law 'shocks' Google, Facebook

France password law 'shocks' Google, Facebook

Handing passwords to police could be a security nightmare
Stewart Mitchell Apr 8 2011 12:07PM Security
Epsilon: Does phishing constitute 'harm'?

Epsilon: Does phishing constitute 'harm'?

Comment: High time for data breach notification debate.
Liam Tung Apr 8 2011 11:13AM Security
Senate Committee warning on ISP data retention

Senate Committee warning on ISP data retention

Finds it unconvincing.
John Hilvert Apr 8 2011 6:41AM Security
Dell customers warned over Epsilon breach

Dell customers warned over Epsilon breach

Alerts Privacy Commissioner.
Liam Tung Apr 7 2011 2:13PM Security
US opens Pandora's box into apps privacy

US opens Pandora's box into apps privacy

Android, iPhone software makers on notice about the personal information they collect.
Nicole Kobie Apr 6 2011 9:39AM Security
Cloud cover: Dissecting cloud computing contracts (2011)

Cloud cover: Dissecting cloud computing contracts (2011)

Over 20+ cloud computing contracts analysed by legal experts.
Apr 5 2011 4:17PM
FSA investigates ID theft prevention company

FSA investigates ID theft prevention company

CPP sales tactic scrutiny sees identity protection product pulled from phone sales
Stewart Mitchell Mar 31 2011 1:34PM Security
Overtis tracks worker behaviour in browsers

Overtis tracks worker behaviour in browsers

More power to administrators.
Tom Brewster Mar 31 2011 1:29PM Security

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