privacy

Privacy Commissioner examines EU cookie laws

Privacy Commissioner examines EU cookie laws

No Australian guidelines despite directive's May deadline.
Liz Tay Jul 5 2011, 8:03AM Security
Online privacy? It’s a using game

Online privacy? It’s a using game

When one online giant accuses another of abusing users’ privacy it’s a bit rich. But then, some people don’t care . . .
Matthew JC Powell Jun 24 2011, 5:58AM Strategy
Why users should be wary of BYO Computing

Why users should be wary of BYO Computing

IT admins, lawyers may need to access your machine.
Lia Timson Jun 21 2011, 9:40AM Mobility
Google's WiFi snooping worse than first thought

Google's WiFi snooping worse than first thought

Issues of key ownership raised.
Darren Pauli Jun 17 2011, 9:44AM Security
piracy

piracy

The world's largest nations to jointly target IT security threats and piracy.
John Hilvert May 30 2011, 1:27PM Finance
'People piece' next in internet evolution

'People piece' next in internet evolution

Former IBM strategist and White House adviser envisions cloudy future.
Liz Tay May 26 2011, 10:27AM Cloud
US censorship plans at odds with Australia

US censorship plans at odds with Australia

Comment: US Cyberspace policy targets illegal activity rather than restricting access.
John Hilvert May 18 2011, 10:56AM Strategy
Facebook behind Google smear campaign

Facebook behind Google smear campaign

Social dominance game gets uglier.
Liam Tung May 13 2011, 12:17PM Security
Cybercrime

Cybercrime

Parliamentary committee banks on European privacy safeguards.
Liz Tay May 12 2011, 11:37AM Security
TomTom admits to data snooping in Australia

TomTom admits to data snooping in Australia

Three years' worth to be auctioned.
Staff Writers May 9 2011, 3:24PM Security
Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Apple blames iOS4 bug for data retention

Insists its smartphones are not tracking customers.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 28 2011, 9:14AM Hardware
iPhones, iPads secretly collecting user location data

iPhones, iPads secretly collecting user location data

Device spies ripe pickings for jealous spouses, police, thieves.
Stewart Mitchell Apr 21 2011, 9:30AM Security
Dell customers warned over Epsilon breach

Dell customers warned over Epsilon breach

Alerts Privacy Commissioner.
Liam Tung Apr 7 2011, 2:12PM Security
Ex-Commissioner calls for privacy restructure

Ex-Commissioner calls for privacy restructure

Unnecessary ID requirements could drive a criminal market.
Liz Tay Mar 31 2011, 8:24AM Security
France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

France hits Google with Wi-Fi snooping fine

First time French have handed down a six-figure fine for data breach.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 22 2011, 1:00PM Security
IE9 a 'non-event' for most businesses

IE9 a 'non-event' for most businesses

No Windows XP compatibility.
Tom Brewster Mar 16 2011, 8:20AM Software
Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports

Vodafone breached Privacy Act, Commissioner reports

Shared logins and passwords a national concern.
Liz Tay Feb 16 2011, 4:26PM Mobility
Google trumps Mozilla with opt-out feature

Google trumps Mozilla with opt-out feature

Mozilla may have proposed an opt-out feature, but Google has made one available already.
Tom Brewster Jan 27 2011, 9:40AM Security
Privacy Commissioner investigates Vodafone

Privacy Commissioner investigates Vodafone

Four million customers' details reportedly at risk.
Liz Tay Jan 10 2011, 3:44PM Security
Salesforce.com to lobby Canberra over cloud concerns

Salesforce.com to lobby Canberra over cloud concerns

Vendor argues that no Australian law prohibits banks, agencies from hosting data offshore.
Brett Winterford Dec 13 2010, 8:34AM Security

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