Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 9

Besides the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which of the following is a potential source of privacy protection for Singapore citizens?

Answer options

• A. Constitutional protections of personal information.
• B. International agreements protecting privacy.
• C. The tort of invasion of privacy.
• D. Breach of confidence law.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct option, A, indicates that constitutional protections can serve as a foundation for safeguarding personal information in Singapore. Options B and C refer to external agreements and legal torts that may not be as directly applicable as constitutional rights in this context. Option D, while relevant, focuses on a specific legal remedy rather than a broad source of privacy protection.