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Question 1

Which Hong Kong body has recommended legislation that provides for the right of civil action to be taken when private information is publicly disclosed?

AHong Kong's Court of Final Appeal.

BHong Kong Law Reform Commission.

COffice of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.

DStanding Committee of the National People's Congress of the PRC.

Answer : B

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a substantial source of privacy protection for Hong Kong citizens?

AThe Communications and Surveillance Ordinance.

BThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

CThe Bill of Rights Ordinance.

DThe Basic Law.

Answer : A

Question 3

In Singapore, a potential employer can collect all of the following data on an individual in the pre-employment phase EXCEPT?

APostings from social media websites.

BInformation from a background check.

CInformation about the individual's children.

DThe individual's university attendance records.

Answer : B

Question 4

In which situation would a data intermediary based in Singapore be liable for breaches against the PDPA?

AWhen it fails to provide an individual access to his or her data.

BWhen it does not provide anonymous transactions with an individual.

CWhen it fails to inform an individual it is processing data from a controller.

DWhen it processes data contrary to the provisions established in the contract.

Answer : D

Question 5

Which method ensures the greatest security when erasing data that is no longer needed, according to the Hong Kong Office of the Privacy Commissioner?

AStrip-shredding paper copies of data.

BCrosscut shredding paper copies of data.

CDeleting electronic files containing data.

DReformatting USB memory devices containing data.

Answer : B

Question 6

How is the transparency of the complaint process treated in both Hong Kong and Singapore?

AA complainant must alert all individuals potentially affected by the complaint.

BInvestigations into complaints in Hong Kong and Singapore are open to the public.

CThe Hong Kong and Singapore Commissioner may require the complainants to identify themselves before carrying out any investigation into the complaint.

DThe Hong Kong and Singapore commissioners are obliged to start investigations when receiving a complaint and inform the respondent of the personal details of the complainant.

Answer : C

Question 7

How was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Maneka Gandhi v Union of India case significant to Indian law?

AIt expanded the interpretation of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

BIt established that privacy is a fundamental right granted by the Constitution under Article 21.

CIt upheld that the impounding of passports for 'public interest' is allowable under Section 10(3)(c) of the Passports Act.

DIt ruled that under Article 32 of the Constitution individuals may file writ petitions when they feel their rights
were violated.

Answer : D

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