Which European-influenced safeguard was NOT included in Hong Kong or Singapore's personal data protection acts, but was subsequently adopted as a consideration in regulatory guidelines?
Which European-influenced safeguard was NOT included in Hong Kong or Singapore's personal data protection acts, but was subsequently adopted as a consideration in regulatory guidelines?
The safeguard that was not initially included in Hong Kong or Singapore's personal data protection acts but was subsequently adopted as a consideration in regulatory guidelines is 'Legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing'. This concept is a fundamental part of European data protection regulations, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Initially, Hong Kong and Singapore's laws focused more on explicit consent, whereas the concept of legitimate interest was integrated later as their regulatory guidelines evolved.
Should be C - legitimate interest.
Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission (“PDPC”) has issued its first decision on the Legitimate Interests Exception under the PDPA. While the PDPA remains largely a consent-based regime, the Legitimate Interests Exception is one of the exceptions from consent available under the PDPA. Yes, the PCPD confirmed that there is a legitimate basis for employers to collect additional data of the subjects.