IAPP Exam CIPP-A Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

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Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) was primarily inspired by which of the following?

AAsia's APEC Privacy Framework.

BMacau's Personal Data Protection Act.

CSouth Korea's Public Agency Data Protection Act.

DEurope's Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC).

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King

2 months ago

South Korea's law? Come on, this is Hong Kong we're talking about. They're way too sophisticated for that.

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Brynn

16 days ago

Exactly, Hong Kong is known for adopting international standards.

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Junita

17 days ago

D) Europe's Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC).

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Ramonita

19 days ago

A) Asia's APEC Privacy Framework.

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Mammie

2 months ago

Haha, I bet the folks in Macau are feeMammie a little left out. Their data protection law didn't make the cut, apparently.

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Sommer

20 days ago

C) South Korea's Public Agency Data Protection Act.

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Holley

1 months ago

Yeah, it seems like Macau's law wasn't the main inspiration for Hong Kong's PDPO.

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Eden

2 months ago

D) Europe's Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC).

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Walton

2 months ago

A) Asia's APEC Privacy Framework.

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Josephine

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be influenced by Asia's APEC Privacy Framework.

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Terrilyn

2 months ago

I think the answer has to be D. The PDPO is modeled after the EU's comprehensive approach to data protection.

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Ty

1 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It shows the influence of EU's approach on Hong Kong's data protection laws.

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Edda

2 months ago

I agree, the PDPO was definitely inspired by Europe's Data Protection Directive.

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Marjory

2 months ago

I agree with Jennie, Europe's Directive had a big influence on Hong Kong's PDPO.

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Twana

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about that. Wouldn't it be more likely to be influenced by other Asian frameworks like APEC?

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Bernadine

2 months ago

The PDPO was definitely inspired by Europe's Data Protection Directive. It's the gold standard for data privacy laws worldwide.

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Yolando

1 months ago

I hope so, it's crucial for protecting people's personal information.

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Val

2 months ago

Do you think other countries will follow Europe's lead in data protection?

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Rasheeda

2 months ago

It's important for countries to have strong data privacy laws like Europe.

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Leslie

2 months ago

I agree, Europe's Data Protection Directive is a strong influence on the PDPO.

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Jennie

3 months ago

I think the PDPO was inspired by Europe's Data Protection Directive.

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