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Quebec Implements Personal Information Anonymization Regulations

Quebec Implements Anonymization Regulation

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.

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Quebec CAI Releases User-Friendly PIA Companion Guide

Quebec CAI Releases Updated Privacy Impact Assessment template and Companion Guide

The Quebec Commission on Access to Information (CAI) has introduced a new, user-friendly version of its Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Companion Guide on May 14, 2024. This guide, updated from its September 2023 edition, enhances accessibility for those overseeing personal information protection. It outlines when a PIA is necessary, steps for conducting a PIA, and preparing PIA reports. Additionally, a non-mandatory PIA reporting template is provided to assist public bodies and businesses, promoting thorough and compliant privacy practices.

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