Navigating Quebec Privacy Act (Law 25)
In this infographic, you will learn about:
- The Quebec Privacy Act, also known as An Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector,
- Quebec Law 25, also known as the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information,
- Multiple adjustments to the Quebec Privacy Act to correspond with other Canadian privacy laws and international data privacy legal frameworks,
- Whom the law applies to, its territorial scope, and the scenarios PI is collected, used, or disclosed,
- Data subject rights, including the right to data portability, be informed, de-indexation & re-indexation, access & rectification, and the right to withdraw consent.
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As organizations, we have a responsibility to protect the personal information of our customers, employees, and partners. The Quebec Privacy Act and Law 25 are laws aimed at protecting the privacy rights of individuals in Quebec and ensuring that organizations take the necessary measures to protect their personal information.
The Quebec Privacy Act establishes the legal framework for protecting personal information in Quebec and requires organizations to collect, use, and disclose personal information in a manner that respects individuals' privacy rights and necessitates organizations to take measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Law 25 is an adoption of Bill 64 and a recent legislative update in the province of Quebec, Canada. It aims to modernize and strengthen existing privacy protections for individuals, particularly in light of the growing use of digital technologies and online platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Quebec was the first province in Canada to pass private-sector privacy legislation. The Quebec Privacy Act, which protects personal information in the private sector, has been in effect since 1995.
Yes. All private businesses handling any kind of personal data, including health data, are covered by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in Canada. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU and PIPEDA are more comparable in intent and scope than HIPAA.
Law 25 is the most recent Privacy Act of Quebec, Canada. It follows the adoption of Bill 64, which updated the regulations governing personal data protection and fundamentally altered the data storage, processing, and sharing guidelines.
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