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Law 25

Quebec Law 25 (Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information)

In force QC privacy

The strictest privacy law in Canada, with privacy impact assessments for transfers and GDPR-level fines.

At a glance

Who it applies to
Organizations handling personal information of people in Quebec.
Who enforces it
Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec
When
In effect since 22 September 2022. Phased in over 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Recent developments

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Sources

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