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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 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
Salmat coder blamed for St.George data leak

Salmat coder blamed for St.George data leak

42,000 account details compromised.
Liz Tay Mar 4 2010 1:40PM Strategy
Govt seeks e-health reform feedback

Govt seeks e-health reform feedback

Arguments accepted until 5 March.
Liz Tay Mar 2 2010 4:21PM Strategy
Feds to establish cyber-safety committee

Feds to establish cyber-safety committee

Filtering, regulation and enforcement to be reviewed.
Liz Tay Feb 25 2010 12:15PM Security
TAS follows SA in election anonymity debate

TAS follows SA in election anonymity debate

Consumer action group opposes online election comment laws.
Liz Tay Feb 19 2010 4:15PM Strategy
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

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