Internet privacy has taken center stage in recent months, thanks to a steady stream of revelations about government snooping and a barrage of news related to the privacy of social networks. FULL STORY >

SOUTH African businesses are not ready for the looming implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), according to leading auditing firm Grant Thornton. FULL STORY >

The latest revelation from Edward Snowden asserts that US and British intelligence agencies are taking advantage of apps to mine users’ personal information. FULL STORY >

The National Security Agency, it has been revealed, has been garnering contacts from webmail and instant messaging services globally. FULL STORY >

A new report has pointed out that privacy of one's data when using apps is paramount, particularly amongst South African users. FULL STORY >

BlackBerry is utilising Trend Micro's app scanning service to further analyze apps submitted to BlackBerry World. FULL STORY >

Google has found itself the subject of recent criticism over an impending change to its privacy policy. FULL STORY >

Facebook has implemented a number of broad and sweeping features that should give users greater control of what content is visible on their account. FULL STORY >

LulzSec brings an end to its aggressive hacking spree after 50 days on the open ocean. FULL STORY >

Facebook's new auto tagging feature comes under fire from privacy watchdogs in the EU. FULL STORY >

Security researchers at Symantec discovers a flaw allowing Facebook apps to leak user data to third party companies and advertisers. FULL STORY >

As Sony continues to bear the brunt of the recent hacking attacks against it, several PlayStation users have come out to file lawsuits against the company. FULL STORY >

Facebook is apparently in the process of testing new real-time advertising features, meaning what you say in a status update could impact what ads you see in future. FULL STORY >

In yet another buyout, Facebook acquires mobile app developers Snaptu. FULL STORY >

IT security provider Kaspersky Lab foretells of the changes in IT threats and security over the coming decade. FULL STORY >