This looks like your user is not in the 'plugdev' group, thus does not have the privilege to mount removable devices. The quick shell fix:
sudo adduser `id -un` plugdev
Please report back if it still does not work.
** Changed in: hal (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed => Rejected
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security policy error with hald after latest updates
https://launchpad.net/bugs/58165
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