All of the following are guidelines the PDPC gives about anonymised data EXCEPT?
All of the following are guidelines the PDPC gives about anonymised data EXCEPT?
Any data that has been anonymised does not bear the same risks for re-identification. The level of risk can vary depending on how well the data has been anonymised and the context in which it is being used. Proper anonymisation techniques significantly reduce the risk of re-identification. Therefore, the statement that any anonymised data bears the same risks for re-identification is not a guideline given by the PDPC and is thus incorrect.
Should be D. The 'cease to retain', i.e. retention, requirement under Section 25 of the PDPA is met if the personal data is anonymised. An organisation will be considered to have ceased to retain personal data when it no longer has the means to associate the personal data with particular individuals – i.e. the personal data has been anonymised.
(Correction) Anonymising data doesn't necessarily satisfy the requirement to cease retention. Ceasing retention typically refers to deleting or securely disposing of personal data once it's no longer needed for its original purpose.
Not B because this statement is generally true. Even though data has been anonymised, there's always a risk, albeit reduced, of re-identification, especially with advancements in technology.
C. Data that has been anonymised satisfies the "cease to retain" requirement of Section 25.