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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.

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
Google reveals requests by Australian government to take down Internet content

Google reveals requests by Australian government to take down Internet content

New statistics released by Google show how many times Australian Government and police have asked the search engine to remove Internet content and get information about users
Daniel Long Apr 21 2010 5:13PM Security
Opinion: Google stats reveal Government censorship pressure

Opinion: Google stats reveal Government censorship pressure

Google scores points for consistency.
Brett Winterford Apr 21 2010 2:40PM Software
Global privacy officials gang up on Google

Global privacy officials gang up on Google

Search firm accused of riding roughshod over user privacy.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 21 2010 10:54AM Security
Opinion: Conroy is right to question Google's privacy record

Opinion: Conroy is right to question Google's privacy record

Google gives the US Government access to Gmail, says iTnews' editor.
Brett Winterford Apr 7 2010 10:07AM Strategy
Facebook bug exposes private emails

Facebook bug exposes private emails

Addresses were visible for up to 30 minutes.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 1 2010 6:43AM Security
Facebook makes changes to privacy policy

Facebook makes changes to privacy policy

As rogue AV scam hits site.
Dan Raywood Mar 30 2010 2:46PM Security
ISF criticises 'privacy puzzle' over data

ISF criticises 'privacy puzzle' over data

Conflicting standards lead to confusion.
SC Australia Staff Mar 24 2010 12:45PM Security
Google set to improve Analytics privacy

Google set to improve Analytics privacy

Web giant to offer opt-out option.
Phil Muncaster Mar 22 2010 1:01PM Security
Libs question health identifier privacy

Libs question health identifier privacy

Asks how else Government will use the data.
Tanya Hall Mar 10 2010 10:15AM Security

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