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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.

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
Google Dashboard centralises privacy settings

Google Dashboard centralises privacy settings

iTnews interviews Google Australia engineer Alan Noble.
Munir Kotadia Nov 5 2009 9:30PM Security
What we can learn about privacy from Facebook

What we can learn about privacy from Facebook

Former FTC commissioner defends Facebook's record on privacy.
Brett Winterford Oct 30 2009 6:30AM Security
IE boss calls for more honesty about privacy

IE boss calls for more honesty about privacy

Firms profiting from consumers' lack of awareness.
Phil Muncaster Oct 21 2009 6:48AM Security
Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Google Wave secured with 'crypto fairy dust'

Wave goodbye to email spoofing.
Munir Kotadia Oct 15 2009 3:11PM Security
Facebook to shut Beacon, create security foundation

Facebook to shut Beacon, create security foundation

Independent foundation will promote data security and privacy.
Dan Kaplan Sep 23 2009 11:43AM Security
Facebook adds to privacy policy

Facebook adds to privacy policy

Company will overhaul privacy agreement, third party access.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2009 3:13PM Security
Protests planned over "three-strikes rule" for downloaders

Protests planned over "three-strikes rule" for downloaders

Forcibly disconnecting users is a step too far.
Tom Young Aug 28 2009 10:12AM Telco/ISP

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