Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 19

In which of the following cases would a Singaporean be prevented from accessing information about herself from an organization?

Answer options

• A. The information was collected in the previous 12 months.
• B. The information is related to an individual's credit rating.
• C. The cost of providing the information proved to be unreasonable.
• D. Any personal information about others has been deleted from the document.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because information related to an individual's credit rating is protected under privacy laws and cannot be disclosed to the individual without proper authorization. Options A, C, and D do not fall under similar restrictions, as access to personal data is generally allowed unless specific legal exceptions apply.