Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 4

What personal information is considered sensitive in most countries in Asia with such definition in privacy laws?

Answer options

• A. Financial information.
• B. Health information.
• C. Geolocalization information.
• D. Criminal records.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Criminal records are classified as sensitive personal information due to their potential to cause harm or discrimination if disclosed. While financial, health, and geolocalization information can also be sensitive, they do not carry the same level of legal protection or societal implications as criminal records do in many jurisdictions.