Part 7: Ethical and Other Related Issues

Paper I — Principles and Practice of Insurance · Part 7: Ethical and Other Related Issues

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Q1 Free

How many Data Protection Principles (DPPs) are there under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance?

  • A. 6
  • B. 4
  • C. 8
  • D. 10
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Correct Answer: A

  • The Ordinance sets out six Data Protection Principles.
  • They cover collection, accuracy, use, security, openness and access/correction.
  • The Ordinance applies to both public and private sectors.
Q2 Free

Under DPP3 (Use), personal data may generally only be used for which purpose?

  • A. The original purpose of collection, a directly related purpose, or a purpose consented to by the data subject
  • B. Any marketing purpose
  • C. Any purpose provided the data is anonymised
  • D. Any purpose provided the data is not leaked
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Correct Answer: A

  • DPP3 limits use to the original or a directly related purpose, or with consent.
  • Using data for other purposes requires the data subject's explicit consent.
  • Marketing use without consent would breach the Ordinance.

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