privacy

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, 9:20AM News
Opinion: Resellers be aware of your privacy rights

Opinion: Resellers be aware of your privacy rights

Jeremy Hulse, vice president of Marshal8e6 for APAC says that Privacy Awareness Week (3-9 May) offers resellers an opportunity to talk to customers about securing their sensitive and private business information.
Staff Writers May 6 2009, 10:29AM Security
RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting has security experts and privacy advocates split down the middle.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009, 12:06PM Security
Google and Pirate Bay share Thursday good news

Google and Pirate Bay share Thursday good news

ICO confirms Street View does not breach privacy act, while Pirate Bay lawyer
calls for retrial.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 24 2009, 9:31AM Software
Web users concerned over data privacy

Web users concerned over data privacy

80 per cent of users dislike giving up personal privacy for more relevant
advertising.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 23 2009, 2:01PM Security
Researchers warn of Orwellian technology

Researchers warn of Orwellian technology

The combination of ICT and pervasive computing could enable individual activity to be monitored even more closely than George Orwell imagined in his novel 1984, social scientists warn.
Liz Tay Sep 5 2008, 3:34PM Security
Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

Mandatory data breach disclosure recommended in privacy law reforms

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has recommended the Australian government introduces mandatory data breach disclosure laws, in its final privacy report released today.
Negar Salek Aug 12 2008, 10:17AM Security
Aussie streets get the Google view

Aussie streets get the Google view

Google’s Street View mapping tool went live throughout Australia today, amidst worldwide controversy that the program may be overstepping the bounds of privacy.
Staff Writers Aug 5 2008, 3:23PM Software
Customers shun personalised marketing e-mails, study finds

Customers shun personalised marketing e-mails, study finds

Marketing e-mails that include customers’ names, hobbies and other personal information could come across as “too pushy”, a U.S. study of e-mail marketing has found.
Staff Writers Jul 7 2008, 2:54PM Collaboration
Australian Commissioner: Privacy guidelines needed

Australian Commissioner: Privacy guidelines needed

The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Karen Curtis, has called for feedback from businesses, organisations, government agencies and the public on a draft Voluntary Information Security Breach Notification Guide.
Staff Writers Apr 17 2008, 2:20PM Security
Berners-Lee warns on data privacy

Berners-Lee warns on data privacy

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, father of the internet, has hit out at companies that try and sell customer’s browsing data.

Iain Thomson Mar 19 2008, 7:17AM Security
Oz company to manage privacy information for New Zealand citizens

Oz company to manage privacy information for New Zealand citizens

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) New Zealand has selected an enterprise content management (ECM) solution from Objective Corporation to support its role in promoting and protecting the privacy of New Zealand citizens.
Staff Writers Jan 22 2008, 1:13PM Software
Guest column: Planning for privacy

Guest column: Planning for privacy

Based on his recent tour of Australian capital cities Peter Cullen, Microsoft’s chief privacy strategist, discusses the importance of privacy protection in Australia
Staff Writers Oct 2 2007, 10:33AM Security
Privacy watchdog snaps at Google

Privacy watchdog snaps at Google

Google comes last in Privacy International rankings.
Robert Jaques Jun 12 2007, 8:35AM Security
Privacy group tackles US government on e-spying

Privacy group tackles US government on e-spying

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has launched a campaign to shed light on the US government's electronic surveillance programmes.
Shaun Nichols Sep 18 2006, 9:54AM 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
Privacy commissioner slams One.Tel credit records

Privacy commissioner slams One.Tel credit records

Failed telco One.Tel has been told off by the Federal Privacy Commissioner for mishandling customer credit records.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
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 Software
RFID: Could it breach your privacy?

RFID: Could it breach your privacy?

Consumers could have their privacy breached if Radio Frequency Identification is used in manufactured goods, such as clothes, according to some opponents.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 16 2003, 12:00AM Collaboration

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