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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 watchdog slaps Google for WiFi breach

Privacy watchdog slaps Google for WiFi breach

Google provides written undertakings to Privacy Commissioner.
Liz Tay Jul 9 2010 3:38PM Security
FedEx loses 138,000 patient records

FedEx loses 138,000 patient records

Hospital suspends practice of sending data via courier.
Liam Tung Jul 6 2010 9:00AM Security
Facebook boosts application privacy controls

Facebook boosts application privacy controls

Long-awaited changes finally implemented on social networking site.
Sharon Brennan Jul 2 2010 11:38AM Security
Facebook explains latest privacy changes again

Facebook explains latest privacy changes again

New blog post seeks to quell fears about information sharing.
Staff Writers Jun 22 2010 11:20AM Security
Facebook issues detailed response to privacy concerns

Facebook issues detailed response to privacy concerns

Social site reacts to highly critical open letter from privacy advocates.
Dan Worth Jun 18 2010 6:58AM Strategy
Microsoft calls for greater cloud accountability

Microsoft calls for greater cloud accountability

Chief privacy strategist wants customers to have a 'meaningful choice'.
Wendy Grossman Jun 17 2010 3:29PM Software
Google, Facebook privacy scandals shift web habits

Google, Facebook privacy scandals shift web habits

Survey suggests Australians more aware of risks.
Brett Winterford Jun 17 2010 3:05PM Security
Google Australia prepares for two-front investigation

Google Australia prepares for two-front investigation

Did Google breach Privacy, Telecommunications Acts?
Liz Tay Jun 8 2010 11:44AM Security
Facebook adds new privacy page

Facebook adds new privacy page

'Living resource' to guide users through their settings.
Staff Writers Jun 7 2010 9:19AM Security
Federal Police investigate Google WiFi privacy breach

Federal Police investigate Google WiFi privacy breach

Government considers Google crackdown.
Mahesh Sharma Jun 7 2010 7:12AM Networking
Zuckerberg tries to defend Facebook's privacy policy

Zuckerberg tries to defend Facebook's privacy policy

But social site's co-founder fails to persuade the critics.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 4 2010 10:38AM Software
Facebook hit by new clickjacking attack

Facebook hit by new clickjacking attack

Uses 'like' function.
Dan Raywood Jun 2 2010 12:50PM Security
Facebook privacy changes receive tentative support

Facebook privacy changes receive tentative support

Experts say changes don't go far enough.
Dan Raywood May 31 2010 2:06PM Security
Facebook makes major changes to privacy settings

Facebook makes major changes to privacy settings

Facebook walks “fine line” with Platform opt-out.
Iain Thomson May 27 2010 9:39AM Security
Facebook offers privacy from marketers

Facebook offers privacy from marketers

Site to remove user IDs from referral URLs shared with advertisers.
Rosalie Marshall May 26 2010 11:15AM Security
Conroy attacks Google: full Senate transcript

Conroy attacks Google: full Senate transcript

Minister flays advertising giant for breaches of public trust.
Nate Cochrane May 26 2010 10:35AM Security
Facebook admits privacy change 'missed the mark'

Facebook admits privacy change 'missed the mark'

Mark Zuckerberg promises new settings soon.
Rosalie Marshall May 25 2010 6:38AM Security
Poll suggests users looking to dump Facebook

Poll suggests users looking to dump Facebook

Up to 60 percent may leave over privacy issues.
Shaun Nichols May 24 2010 1:53PM Security
Facebook privacy changes expected soon

Facebook privacy changes expected soon

Company admits settings are 'too complex'.
Rosalie Marshall May 20 2010 10:18AM Security
Privacy Commissioner investigates Google

Privacy Commissioner investigates Google

Data harvest could breach Privacy Act.
Staff Writers May 19 2010 11:03PM Security

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