Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 1

The "due diligence" exemption in Hong Kong's PDPO was meant to apply to?

Answer options

• A. Third-party data processors located in foreign countries.
• B. Companies researching the viability of business mergers.
• C. Service providers hosting customer information in the cloud.
• D. Direct marketers acting in the best interest of their company.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The 'due diligence' exemption is specifically designed to protect third-party data processors that are situated outside of Hong Kong, allowing them to operate without certain restrictions. The other options, while related to business activities, do not pertain to the specific context of data processing as outlined in the PDPO.