Protection of personal information and access to information

In the context of issues concerning the protection of personal information and access to information, our professionals specialize in providing advice to public bodies and enterprises so that they comply with their obligations in this regard.

The Quebec reform regarding the protection of personal information and access to information, essentially resulting from the Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Bill 25), has attracted much attention, and reinforces the obligations of public bodies and enterprises that collect and hold personal information. In this constantly evolving field, our professionals make sure to update their knowledge and are on the lookout for developments in this regard.

Our legal advisors offer turnkey accompaniment and support their clients in writing the legal documentation required under applicable legislation, including policies and incident management plans. They are also able to provide training to managers and employees regarding the protection of personal information to increase their awareness on the subject.

Our professionals are also able to provide a precise picture of the public body or enterprise compliance, according to its needs and specificities as well as according to the legal regime applicable to its activities and the inventory of personal information it holds. Identifying risks and making legal recommendations related to public bodies and enterprises practices are also part of the support offered by our professionals.

Our lawyers are also able to assist public bodies and enterprises in the event of a confidentiality incident. Our approach is practical and adapted to our client’s reality.

In addition, they are called upon to guide public bodies and enterprises with respect to requests for access to personal information and/or information. As such, they appear before administrative authorities in access to information matters.