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IAPP Exam CIPP/A Topic 3 Question 81 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP/A exam
Question #: 81
Topic #: 3
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SCENARIO -- Please use the following to answer the next QUESTION:

B-Star Limited is a Singapore based construction company with many foreign construction workers. B-Star's HR team maintains two databases. One (the "simple database") contains basic details from a standard in- processing form such as name, local address and mobile number. The other database (the "sensitive database") contains information collected by the HR Department as part of Annual Review Interviews. With the workers' cooperation, this database has expanded to include far-reaching sensitive information such as medical history, religious beliefs, ethnicity and educational levels of immediate family members. Carl left B- Star's employment yesterday, and has flown back home, rendering him unreachable. Today B-Star, without Carl's consent, wants to conduct research using Carl's medical records in the sensitive database.

Can B-Star legally conduct this research using Carl's medical data?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Sharan at Jun 12, 2025, 11:43 AM

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Angelo
10 days ago
But what if the research is really important for public interest?
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Arlie
13 days ago
I bet Carl's medical records include a diagnosis of 'chronic case of the Mondays'. That's the real sensitive data here.
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Bettina
15 days ago
I'm a bit confused. Isn't 'sensitive data' kind of a given in a 'sensitive database'? Talk about stating the obvious.
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Gerry
18 days ago
I agree with you, Gerry. It's important to respect individuals' privacy rights.
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Jina
30 days ago
I'm going with D. If the research is for the public good, they should be able to use the data, right? Who cares about Carl's consent at this point?
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Devora
1 months ago
Definitely C. Once Carl left the company, they can't use his data without his permission.
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An
1 months ago
I think the answer is B. They can't use Carl's sensitive data without his consent, even if it's for research.
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Brittney
4 days ago
C) No, because the research is taking place after Carl has left B-Star's employment.
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Carylon
5 days ago
B) No, an organization is not allowed to use sensitive personal data without an individual's consent unless absolutely necessary.
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Fletcher
22 days ago
A) Yes, because Carl gave his consent for his sensitive personal data to be collected during his employment.
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Ellsworth
22 days ago
A) Yes, because Carl gave his consent for his sensitive personal data to be collected during his employment.
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Leota
1 months ago
I think B-Star should not use Carl's medical data without his consent.
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