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Spanish Court orders Meta to pay RM2.3 bil to news agencies over data misuse

Madrid judges find Facebook and Instagram owners unfairly exploited users’ data to gain an advertising edge, in what could set a precedent across Europe

Balancing public trust in data privacy: government vs commercial use — T. Vignesh

Critics of anonymised mobile data use in policymaking often overlook how commercial apps gather, monetise far more intrusive personal information with little scrutiny

Malaysians can trust cybersecurity measures, data protection laws: Deputy minister

Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong says Act 709 safeguards personal information, warns investor confidence depends on data security

MCMC facilitates data sharing with DOSM to cut survey costs

Anonymised mobile data improves accuracy, reduces reliance on expensive fieldwork without compromising privacy

Mobile phone data less info than what Google, Facebook collect: MCMC

Commissioner says government uses anonymised data for economic and statistical planning, unlike tech giants that gather far more detailed user information

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders