Itouch constantly asking for itunes password

For the last few days, my itouch keeps asking me, randomly and constantly, for my itunes passord. It used to only do this if I was downloading or updating an app, but now it does it with no apparent prompt or reason. I've tried canceling and I've tried entering my password; neither approach makes it stop. Can someone explain/help me fix this??
Thanks,
M

My iPhone just started doing this and it's doing my head in. It asks about every 5 minutes. I have nothing in downloads pending - no apps, no music, no films. I have no idea why it's happening but I need it to stop. Does anyone have any ideas?
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When one of her apps had an update (or could may happen when it checks for updates) and it asked for password I kept entering mine but since the app it was trying to check/update was one installed under her account. So if failed, but then kept asking for password like you described.
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