Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 60

How are the scope of Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act and the scope of India's IT Rules similar?

Answer options

• A. They only apply to the private sector.
• B. They allow exemptions for military personnel.
• C. They apply to controllers and processors alike.
• D. They impose obligations on individuals acting in a domestic capacity.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because both regulations apply to data controllers and processors, ensuring accountability in data handling. Option A is incorrect as both laws can have implications outside the private sector. Option B is not applicable since military exemptions are not a common characteristic of these laws. Option D is also incorrect as they primarily target organizations and not individuals acting domestically.