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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 hits back at rumours over use of members' photos

Facebook hits back at rumours over use of members' photos

Facebook has dismissed viral claims that it has changed its policy on user photos to allow them to be used in adverts on the site.
Dan Raywood Jul 28 2009 11:04AM Security
Human agents revealed in Telstra voice-to-text service

Human agents revealed in Telstra voice-to-text service

BBC investigation puts SpinVox in the spotlight.
Brett Winterford Jul 24 2009 1:42PM Telco/ISP
Hacking the smart grid

Hacking the smart grid

Opinion: Smart homes need smart security, writes Nigel Phair.
Nigel Phair Jul 23 2009 2:00PM Security
Hacking the smart grid

Hacking the smart grid

Smart homes need smart security, writes Nigel Phair.
Nigel Phair Jul 23 2009 1:12PM Security
Pirate Bay's anonymity service enters beta testing

Pirate Bay's anonymity service enters beta testing

Filters powerless against IPREDator.
Liz Tay Jul 23 2009 10:31AM Telco/ISP
Facebook unveils new privacy options

Facebook unveils new privacy options

Users given more control over access settings.
Shaun Nichols Jul 2 2009 2:58PM Software
Mozilla Firefox 3.5 officially released, improves browsing security

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 officially released, improves browsing security

After a prolonged beta period, Mozilla has officially released its new version of Firefox.
Chuck Miller Jul 1 2009 10:33AM Security
Protecting privacy

Protecting privacy

Consumers are willing to offer up personal information, provided they recognise a specific benefit for that interaction, reports Chuck Miller.
Chuck Miller Jun 26 2009 4:47PM Security
Facebook bloggers reveal way to peek at private profiles

Facebook bloggers reveal way to peek at private profiles

Two Facebook fans generated a load of free publicity for their new blog when, in their maiden post, they disclosed a vulnerability in the social-networking website that could enable outsiders to view parts of profiles that are set to private.
Dan Kaplan Jun 23 2009 10:27AM Security
Google privacy trial begins tomorrow in Italy

Google privacy trial begins tomorrow in Italy

The trial of four Google executives accused of defamation and failure to exercise control over personal data will begin later today in Italy.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 23 2009 9:44AM Security
Bloggers have no right to privacy, says British court

Bloggers have no right to privacy, says British court

The High Court in London has ruled that bloggers have no right to privacy under British law since “blogging is essentially a public rather than a private activity.”
Iain Thomson Jun 18 2009 11:00AM Security
Google responds to Street View privacy concerns

Google responds to Street View privacy concerns

Google has announced changes to the way it collects images for its Street View service in response to a number of complaints from privacy advocates.
Staff Writers Jun 16 2009 11:14AM Security
Survey reveals culture of IT admin snooping

Survey reveals culture of IT admin snooping

Over a third of IT staff have used their administration rights to access privileged information about employees, customers and their company for personal reasons, according to a recent survey by Cyber-Ark.
Staff Writers Jun 12 2009 11:43AM Security
Mobile phone directory service faces consumer uproar

Mobile phone directory service faces consumer uproar

The first directory enquiry service for UK mobile phone numbers is due to launch on 18 June.
Andrew Charlesworth Jun 10 2009 3:23PM Security
Internode turns attention to customer care systems

Internode turns attention to customer care systems

Internode has started a $4 million upgrade to its customer care systems that the ISP says will reduce queues in busy periods and provide more self-service options for customers.
Staff Writers May 26 2009 11:12AM Software
Google's new Chome browser comes with privacy option

Google's new Chome browser comes with privacy option

Google has introduced its latest version of Chrome, and claims to have enhanced speed and privacy features.
Chuck Miller May 25 2009 9:24AM Security
Google Street View banned from taking images in Greece

Google Street View banned from taking images in Greece

Google has been banned from taking images for its Street View tool in Athens over privacy concerns.
Dan Raywood May 13 2009 10:36AM Security
Facebook to reveal family member details

Facebook to reveal family member details

Facebook may be hit by more privacy questions after it changed the personal details section of its site to allow family members to be specified.
Dan Raywood May 12 2009 10:38AM Security
Blocking Phorm won't stop it, warns privacy group

Blocking Phorm won't stop it, warns privacy group

A data protection group has warned that opting out of Phorm will not prevent the technology from processing data that users enter through web site search portals.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 28 2009 11:01AM Security
Facebook opts for change in terms of use despite low number of votes received

Facebook opts for change in terms of use despite low number of votes received

Facebook is likely to adopt the new Principles and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities over the existing Terms of Use.
Dan Raywood Apr 27 2009 10:55AM Security

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