Correct!
Correct Answer:
C. The PDPA specifies that no personal data may be transferred
outside Malaysia unless the place has been specified by
the Minister. Notwithstanding, such transfer may take place
if, among others, the data subject has given consent, the
transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract
with the data user, the data user has taken reasonable steps
to ensure that the data will not be processed in a manner
which would contravene the PDPA, or the transfer is necessary
to protect the data subject's vital interests.
Under
the new Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act, which of
the following is a true statement?
A.
Personal data on an individual may be freely transferred
outside of Malaysia.
B.
Personal data on an individual may be transferred outside
of Malaysia, but only if the data subject has given consent.
C.
Personal data on an individual may be transferred outside
of Malaysia, even if consent by the data subject has not
been given.
D.
Personal data on an individual may never be transferred
outside of Malaysia.
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