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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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