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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 changes privacy controls on user apps

Facebook changes privacy controls on user apps

Users can customise audience for certain content.
Dan Raywood Feb 19 2010 12:56PM Security
Privacy group pounces on Google Buzz

Privacy group pounces on Google Buzz

Buzz privacy escalate.
Feb 18 2010 11:51AM Security
e-Health bill introduced to parliament

e-Health bill introduced to parliament

Privacy Act to be amended.
Liz Tay Feb 12 2010 6:14AM Strategy
Kirby crowned International Privacy Champion

Kirby crowned International Privacy Champion

'Great dissenter' receives EPIC award.
Liz Tay Feb 9 2010 2:41PM Security
Microsoft improves Bing privacy policy

Microsoft improves Bing privacy policy

IP data retention to be cut.
Phil Muncaster Jan 20 2010 6:36AM Security
Full body airport scanners 'can store images'

Full body airport scanners 'can store images'

Privacy group exposes flaw in plans.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 13 2010 6:57AM Security
Facebook privacy settings shift with 'social norms'

Facebook privacy settings shift with 'social norms'

Claims that users want more openness.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 12 2010 6:39AM Security
Massive confusion over airport scanning plans

Massive confusion over airport scanning plans

Privacy impact questioned.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 7 2010 3:12PM Security
Consumer groups urge FTC to block Google/AdMob deal

Consumer groups urge FTC to block Google/AdMob deal

Deal may harm consumers, advertisers and developers.
Phil Muncaster Dec 30 2009 1:06PM Business
Privacy advocates file official complaint over Facebook update

Privacy advocates file official complaint over Facebook update

Ten privacy groups file concerns over change in Facebook settings.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 21 2009 8:38AM Software
Privacy must be addressed, for innovation's sake

Privacy must be addressed, for innovation's sake

Privacy the only road-block to IT triumphs.
Liz Tay Dec 18 2009 11:23AM Security
Bowen to announce Government data reforms

Bowen to announce Government data reforms

Feds deny plans for another Access Card.
Brett Winterford Dec 15 2009 12:18PM Storage
Facebook backs off in privacy spat

Facebook backs off in privacy spat

Network agrees to lock down friend lists.
Shaun Nichols Dec 14 2009 6:51AM Security
Google facing privacy backlash

Google facing privacy backlash

Digital rights campaigners warn of weak policy.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 12 2009 6:57AM Security
Facebook privacy changes draw criticism

Facebook privacy changes draw criticism

Users say choices have been restricted.
Dan Raywood Dec 11 2009 10:00AM Security
Google boss dismisses privacy concerns

Google boss dismisses privacy concerns

Google boss Eric Schmidt has said that internet users who are concerned about privacy shouldn’t be fretting if they have done nothing wrong.
Iain Thomson Dec 9 2009 10:06AM Security
Facebook enhances privacy settings

Facebook enhances privacy settings

Users can now control who sees each individual piece of content.
Rosalie Marshall Dec 3 2009 8:02AM Software
Google Analytics under attack over privacy

Google Analytics under attack over privacy

Germany's data watchdog raises concerns.
Rosalie Marshall Nov 26 2009 10:37AM Security
Greens object to underbaked network interception bill

Greens object to underbaked network interception bill

Ludlam argues that there is still no clarity for network operators.
Brett Winterford Nov 17 2009 4:30PM Security
US government data trawling exposed

US government data trawling exposed

Indymedia case shows embarrassing levels of snooping.
Iain Thomson Nov 12 2009 12:07PM Security

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