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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.

Buzz failure sends Google to privacy sin bin for 20 years

Buzz failure sends Google to privacy sin bin for 20 years

US regulator forces Google to set up privacy programme to pay for social media misdemeanour.
Nicole Kobie Mar 31 2011 1:28PM Security
Ex-Commissioner calls for privacy restructure

Ex-Commissioner calls for privacy restructure

Unnecessary ID requirements could drive a criminal market.
Liz Tay Mar 31 2011 6:32AM Security
Secondhand smartphones sold with bank details

Secondhand smartphones sold with bank details

Many people are flogging their mobiles but leaving valuable data, such as bank account details, on the device.
Tom Brewster Mar 28 2011 9:50AM Security
EU's right to be forgotten 'won't work'

EU's right to be forgotten 'won't work'

Proposals to give citizens more control like "bolting the stable door".
Stewart Mitchell Mar 23 2011 10:20AM Security
France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

First time French have handed down a six-figure fine for data breach.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011 1:36PM Security
France fines Google $140k in Street View data case

France fines Google $140k in Street View data case

Not off the hook.
Staff Writers Mar 22 2011 6:39AM Security
Content providers slammed for "hostile" privacy policies

Content providers slammed for "hostile" privacy policies

Parliament should draw "line in the sand".
John Hilvert Mar 22 2011 6:27AM Strategy
Privacy group raises concerns over Skype

Privacy group raises concerns over Skype

Technical deficiencies put users at risk, says watchdog.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 21 2011 12:17PM Security
Obama administration seeks internet privacy bill

Obama administration seeks internet privacy bill

Bill of rights for net users.
Diane Bartz Mar 17 2011 12:26PM Telco/ISP
IE9 a 'non-event' for most businesses

IE9 a 'non-event' for most businesses

No Windows XP compatibility.
Tom Brewster Mar 16 2011 6:01AM Software
Cookie monsters out in the cold from May

Cookie monsters out in the cold from May

European privacy directive means no more sneaky tracking by websites.
Dan Raywood Mar 9 2011 10:13AM Security
UK asks firms to snoop for GCHQ

UK asks firms to snoop for GCHQ

Scheme would give Cheltenham watchers access to private-sector networks
Stewart Mitchell Mar 9 2011 9:53AM Security
Feds seek comments on cybercrime treaty

Feds seek comments on cybercrime treaty

Traffic data requirements a concern.
Liz Tay Feb 18 2011 12:28PM Security
Analysis: Googling for the perfect juror

Analysis: Googling for the perfect juror

Inside a murky world of juror profiling.
Brian Grow Feb 18 2011 10:34AM Security
Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports

Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports

Shared logins and passwords a national concern.
Liz Tay Feb 16 2011 11:28AM Security
EU sets new rules for collecting airline passenger data

EU sets new rules for collecting airline passenger data

Directive aimed at curbing crime, with one eye on privacy protection.
John Hilvert Feb 3 2011 12:30PM Security
Data Privacy Day marks fresh interest in personal information security

Data Privacy Day marks fresh interest in personal information security

Today marks Data Privacy Day around the world, with an emphasis placed upon protecting personal information.
Dan Raywood Jan 31 2011 11:59AM Security
Facebook posts mined for court case evidence

Facebook posts mined for court case evidence

U.S. courts use private status updates as evidence.
Brian Grow Jan 28 2011 10:46AM Security
Google trumps Mozilla with opt-out feature

Google trumps Mozilla with opt-out feature

Mozilla may have proposed an opt-out feature, but Google has made one available already.
Tom Brewster Jan 27 2011 9:39AM Security
Intel launches Sandy Bridge to privacy concerns

Intel launches Sandy Bridge to privacy concerns

Built-in DRM a cause of concern.
Juha Saarinen Jan 19 2011 2:06PM Hardware

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