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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.

RSA: Privacy legislation and R&D funding need improving

RSA: Privacy legislation and R&D funding need improving

Cyber Security Industry Alliance research has shown that both the US Democrats and Republican likely voters think new privacy legislation should be enacted, Liz Gasster, the organisation's acting executive director said today at RSA Conference 2007.
Frank Washkuch Feb 8 2007 6:12PM Security
Implementing compliance through privacy policy

Implementing compliance through privacy policy

The internet age has revolutionised how organisations communicate, publish and find information. While this technology has created new opportunities for global communication and commerce, it has also created new challenges in risk management.
Kurt Mueffelmann, Jan 17 2007 11:22PM Security
US reaches milestone: 100 million records exposed

US reaches milestone: 100 million records exposed

Two months after the U.S. population reached 300 million people, the nation realised a more troubling statistical milestone when the nonprofit organisation, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse today reported that more than 100 million records have been exposed since the ChoicePoint data breach.
Dan Kaplan Dec 15 2006 9:36AM Security
Ernst & Young: Wake up to privacy and data protection

Ernst & Young: Wake up to privacy and data protection

Organisations increasingly recognise information security as a driver of business improvement, new research shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 14 2006 12:54PM Security
Browser history hack compromises user privacy

Browser history hack compromises user privacy

Proof-of-concept code demonstrates search history 'theft'.
Tom Sanders Oct 9 2006 10:03AM Security
Web giants accused of privacy violations

Web giants accused of privacy violations

Privacy International criticises Amazon, Friends Reunited and EBay.
Clement James Sep 4 2006 9:53AM Security
IT leaders team up to lobby Congress for privacy law

IT leaders team up to lobby Congress for privacy law

Twelve IT industry leaders, including Microsoft, Symantec and Oracle, have joined forces to form the Consumer Privacy Legislative (CPL) Forum, which will lobby for a detailed federal privacy law.
Dan Kaplan Jun 20 2006 9:36PM Security
Most colleges lack online privacy statements

Most colleges lack online privacy statements

A national survey of privacy practices found that only 65 of the top 236 doctoral universities and liberal arts colleges in the U.S. have privacy notices linked to their home page, in spite of the fact that almost all of these schools engage in practices that put individuals’ privacy at risk.
Ericka Chickowski Apr 24 2006 8:15PM Security
Settlement reached on huge N.Y. privacy breach

Settlement reached on huge N.Y. privacy breach

Following what could be the largest privacy breach in the nation’s history, a leading email marketer will pay New York state $1.1 million for improperly using the personal information of six million consumers.
Dan Kaplan Mar 13 2006 10:01PM Security
Privacy in a paperless world

Privacy in a paperless world

When it comes to safeguarding electronic paper trails, Tess Koleczek is a master.
Joseph C. Feb 8 2006 8:29PM Security
Senate to consider data privacy act

Senate to consider data privacy act

A new data privacy bill took a step towards becoming law this month when it was forwarded by a U.S. Senate committee.
Frank Washkuch Nov 28 2005 9:49PM Security
Microsoft urges US government to revamp data privacy laws

Microsoft urges US government to revamp data privacy laws

Microsoft has called on the US government to implement a "comprehensive legislative approach" to the issue of data privacy.
William Eazel Nov 4 2005 12:29PM Security
Companies lack resources to meet privacy requirements

Companies lack resources to meet privacy requirements

Companies believe keeping their customers' data private is critical to their brand image but many do not have the resources to manage increased privacy rules, according to a recent survey.
Marcia Savage Aug 31 2005 10:07PM Security
Federal data mining not doing enough to protect privacy

Federal data mining not doing enough to protect privacy

Data mining efforts at five federal agencies did not follow all rules for ensuring privacy of personal information, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage Aug 30 2005 5:17PM Security
TSA 'broke rules on data privacy'

TSA 'broke rules on data privacy'

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) broke privacy rules by secretly collecting information on at least 240,000 people, according to a letter sent by the Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) to congress.
René Millman Jul 25 2005 1:23PM Security
Customer privacy issue worries financiers

Customer privacy issue worries financiers

Financial institutions are increasingly concerned about protecting their customers' privacy from unauthorised access, according to a survey.
Vivienne Fisher Jul 12 2005 3:39PM Security
Congress must lead the way on privacy

Congress must lead the way on privacy

It took 34 years for radio to reach 50 million users. Television got to the same number of people in 13 years. The internet hit that 50-million-user mark in just four years.
Illena Armstrong Jul 1 2005 4:27PM Security
Senators introduce data privacy legislation

Senators introduce data privacy legislation

Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Wednesday introduced broad legislation designed to increase protection of consumers' private data.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2005 4:51PM Security
Choicepoint appoints privacy head to "regain trust"

Choicepoint appoints privacy head to "regain trust"

Data broker Choicepoint has moved to reassure customers after a recent security scare by appointing a credential, compliance and privacy officer.
David Quainton Mar 9 2005 2:47PM Security
Privacy laws will work when they are enforced

Privacy laws will work when they are enforced
Illena Armstrong Nov 12 2004 4:53PM Security

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