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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.

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
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

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