Google opens up for mashup security
"Google is embracing a new security standard for its Gadgets online widget platform by adding support for the OAuth system.
The open standard is designed to allow sites to share user information securely for mash-up apps while still allowing users to authorise what data is disclosed.
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Google said that it had previously used a proprietary standard for Gadget security, but hopes that the move to OAuth will allow for Gadgets and the iGoogle service to securely expand to other web-based application platforms."
