On what group does Singapore's PDPA impose disclosure restrictions that Hong Kong and India do not?
On what group does Singapore's PDPA impose disclosure restrictions that Hong Kong and India do not?
Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) imposes disclosure restrictions on the personal data of deceased individuals, providing protection for up to 10 years after their death. Hong Kong and India do not have similar provisions specifically protecting the personal data of the deceased.
Should be C. Singapore's data protection laws covers personal data of the deceased (up to 10 years protection) while India and Hong Kong's do not.
Personal data of deceased individuals As noted earlier, the term “individual” includes both living and deceased individuals. Hence, the provisions of the PDPA will apply to protect the personal data of deceased individuals to the extent provided in the PDPA Specifically, the PDPA provides that the obligations relating to the disclosure and protection of personal data will apply in respect of the personal data about an individual who has been dead 10 years or less
The above obligations will apply in respect of the personal data of a deceased individual for 10 years from the date of death. This is intended to minimise any adverse impact of unauthorised disclosure of such data on family members of the deceased. Organisations should note that while the PDPA does not apply to personal data of individuals who have been deceased for more than 10 years, there may still be other legal or contractual requirements that organisations should be mindful of.