Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 80

Increases in which of the following were a major reason for the enactment of Hong Kong's Amendment Ordinance in 2012?

Answer options

• A. Direct marketing practices.
• B. Law enforcement requests.
• C. Biometric authentication.
• D. Data breach reports.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the increase in direct marketing practices raised concerns about privacy and consumer protection, prompting the amendment. Options B, C, and D, while relevant to data protection issues, were not the primary drivers behind this specific legislative change.