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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.

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
Privacy group warns of web browser 'fingerprinting'

Privacy group warns of web browser 'fingerprinting'

Unique signatures that can track surfers.
Rosalie Marshall May 19 2010 3:51AM Security
EU data officials question Facebook privacy

EU data officials question Facebook privacy

Article 29 group slams recent changes as 'unacceptable'.
Rosalie Marshall May 14 2010 6:56AM Security
EMC brings Mozy Australia launch back on track

EMC brings Mozy Australia launch back on track

Delayed to "contemplate" cross-border data issues.
Ry Crozier May 13 2010 7:21AM Storage
Google defends record on user privacy

Google defends record on user privacy

Admits failings on Buzz.
Dan Worth May 12 2010 1:09PM Security
US congressmen propose draft online privacy bill

US congressmen propose draft online privacy bill

Requires companies to obtain 'opt-in' consent for some data.
Angela Moscaritolo May 6 2010 1:50PM Security
SafeChat to censor workplace tweets

SafeChat to censor workplace tweets

Filter to monitor conversations in the cloud.
Liz Tay May 6 2010 7:01AM Security
Facebook flaw exposes private information

Facebook flaw exposes private information

Social site admits to privacy settings 'bug'.
Dan Worth May 6 2010 6:45AM Security

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