Anonymization

The Quebec government’s Personal Information Anonymization Regulation came into force on 30 May 2024. This regulation sets criteria and procedures for anonymizing personal data, requiring public bodies and private businesses to destroy or anonymize data once its intended use is fulfilled. Organizations must follow best practices and regularly reassess anonymized data to ensure continued anonymity. Article 9, detailing record-keeping requirements, will take effect on 1 January 2025.