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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.

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
One.Tel drop bad debtors: Privacy commissioner

One.Tel drop bad debtors: Privacy commissioner

Failed telecommunication company One.Tel has been slapped on the wrist by the Federal Privacy Commissioner for mishandling customer credit records.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Keys to addressing the data privacy mandate

Keys to addressing the data privacy mandate

Enterprises worldwide are spending approximately $20 billion per year on IT security, yet very costly breaches continue to occur. In large part, this is because security efforts have mainly been focused on network security rather than data privacy. Data privacy is the process of securing critical data as it is being stored, transmitted, and used within the enterprise.
Randy Budde Jun 8 2004 12:02PM Security
Zero-Knowledge spins out enterprise privacy unit

Zero-Knowledge spins out enterprise privacy unit

Zero-Knowledge Systems Friday announced that it has spun out its enterprise privacy services unit into a new company called Synomos.
Marcia Savage Jun 4 2004 6:01PM Security
Privacy chief calls for identity management debate

Privacy chief calls for identity management debate
Siobhan Chapman Mar 30 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
California Bill attacks internet privacy

California Bill attacks internet privacy

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has asked Californian internet users to contact their legislative representatives in connection with two misguided anti-piracy bills that it claims will dramatically curtail their rights to privacy and anonymity.
Steve Gold Mar 18 2004 2:55PM Security
Aust websites beware: Privacy Commissioner

Aust websites beware: Privacy Commissioner

Australian businesses are being warned to ensure confidential customer information submitted online is kept safe from prying eyes, after ticketing company Ticketmaster7 was investigated by the Federal Privacy Commissioner.
Vivienne Fisher Feb 12 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Privacy in an Internet World?

Privacy in an Internet World?

Anonymity is a circumstance that many everyday web surfers believe they enjoy while hopping from one online store to the next.
Illena Armstrong Jan 19 2004 11:02AM Security
Protecting Consumer Privacy Is as Easy

Protecting Consumer Privacy Is as Easy

In his last column [www.infosecnews.com/opinion/2002/05/15_04.htm], Bill Van Emburg discussed the urgent requirement for companies to address the privacy of their customers' data.
Bill Van Jan 16 2004 12:57PM Security
(ISC)²’s Common Body of Knowledge and the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

(ISC)²’s Common Body of Knowledge and the HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules

It is no surprise that the security rules of the U.S. 1996 Health Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) appear closely modeled after existing generally accepted information security best practices.
Micki Krause Jan 16 2004 10:13AM Security
The Privacy of Data in Motion

The Privacy of Data in Motion

The recent draft on employee monitoring, released earlier this year by the U.K. Information Commissioner, has caused a stir among employees and employers.
Staff Writers Jan 16 2004 10:00AM Security
Smart ID Cards to Protect Citizen Privacy

Smart ID Cards to Protect Citizen Privacy

Secure identification of individuals within a country’s population is a fundamental and critical function for any population’s economic and moral well-being.
Bruno Lassus Jan 15 2004 11:12AM Security
Super! Ultra! Jumbo! Privacy as the New Multi-Purpose Word

Super! Ultra! Jumbo! Privacy as the New Multi-Purpose Word

I am becoming more convinced that there are way too many interpretations of the word “privacy.”
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 15 2004 11:10AM Security
Spyware: Invading user privacy

Spyware: Invading user privacy

Applications that wait to steal your personal information are legion, so Carlos Valiente recommends constant vigilence
Carlos Valiente Jan 13 2004 3:15PM Security
Is privacy a real concern?

Is privacy a real concern?

John Woodward contends that, by properly addressing privacy issues, a successful deployment is possible
John Woodward Jan 13 2004 10:27AM Security
Protecting Your Privacy and Identity

Protecting Your Privacy and Identity

The ability to maintain a healthy balance between personal privacy and stringent enterprise security standards has been a sensitive and long-lasting struggle among security vendors and privacy advocate groups.
Oliver Tattan Jan 12 2004 12:43PM Security
How to Ensure Complete Web Transaction Privacy - Even After Your Data is Stored

How to Ensure Complete Web Transaction Privacy - Even After Your Data is Stored

Most forward-looking companies today leverage the internet as their primary business communications tool linking employees, customers, partners, and suppliers.
Franklyn Jones Jan 12 2004 11:18AM Security

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