Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 48

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

Answer options

• A. Postings from social media websites.
• B. Information from a background check.
• C. Information about the individual's children.
• D. The individual's university attendance records.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as information from a background check is typically permissible for employers to collect. In contrast, collecting data about an individual's children (C) is generally viewed as invasive and irrelevant to employment qualifications, which is why it is not allowed.