Expert Privacy Consultants: Navigate Quebec’s Law 25 with Confidence
Quebec’s Law 25 introduces comprehensive new requirements for the collection, use, and protection of personal information of Quebec residents. Non-compliance can carry significant regulatory and reputational risks, but that’s where The DPG can help. We provide strategic Law 25 consultancy services, from data mapping and risk assessments to governance frameworks and employee training, ensuring your organisation meets its obligations while building trust with your customers.
Understanding Your Responsibilities Under Quebec’s Law 25
Does Law 25 Apply to My Business?
Quebec’s Law 25 applies to organisations that collect, use, or disclose personal information of Quebec residents, regardless of whether your business is based in Quebec or elsewhere. This means both local and international companies targeting the Quebec market must comply. If you’re unsure whether Law 25 applies to your operations, The DPG can help assess your obligations and clarify every responsibility under the law.
What Are the Risks of Non-Compliance?
Failing to comply with Law 25 can lead to significant regulatory consequences, including administrative penalties and enforcement actions by Quebec’s privacy authority, the CNIL equivalent (Commission d’accès à l’information). Beyond fines, non-compliance can damage your reputation, erode customer trust, and invite scrutiny. Taking a proactive approach to Law 25 compliance is essential to safeguard both your organisation and your relationships with Quebec residents.
Law 25 Compliance: Does It Build Trust?
Yes. Complying with Law 25 demonstrates your commitment to protecting the personal information of Quebec residents. By implementing robust privacy practices, transparent policies, and clear consent processes, your organisation can strengthen customer confidence, improve transparency, and differentiate itself in a market where privacy is increasingly valued.
What Steps Should My Organisation Take First?
A Law 25 gap analysis is the ideal starting point to evaluate how your organisation collects, processes, and stores personal information. From there, you can prioritise updating privacy notices, implementing consent and data access workflows, and strengthening internal governance. With a structured, proactive approach, you can reduce regulatory risk, build trust with Quebec residents, and create a strong foundation for long-term compliance.
Measurable Law 25 Success
Fractional AI Officer
As AI regulation evolves, expectations around personal data in AI systems are increasing. Our fractional AI Officers help you apply Law 25 principles—such as transparency, fairness, and data subject rights—to your AI projects, keeping your organisation ahead of regulatory changes.
Law 25 Data Governance
Effective privacy depends on strong governance. We work with your teams to build practical, scalable frameworks for managing personal information under Law 25. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing systems, we ensure your governance structures work in practice—not just on paper.
Ready to Strengthen Your Law 25 Compliance Framework?
At The DPG, we help organisations of all sizes take a strategic, future-ready approach to Quebec’s Law 25. Whether you’re updating internal policies, managing data subject rights, or responding to regulatory expectations, our expert consultants provide the clarity and confidence your organisation needs to stay compliant.
Law 25 FAQs: What You Need to Know
If you’re unsure where to start with Quebec’s Law 25, you’ve come to the right place. Data privacy can be complex, but with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether your organisation operates locally in Quebec or internationally, understanding your Law 25 obligations is the first step toward protecting personal information, building trust with residents, and safeguarding your reputation. For tailored advice, our team is ready to help.
Quebec’s Law 25 shares core principles with global privacy frameworks, such as transparency, accountability, and data subject rights, but has unique obligations for organisations handling personal information of Quebec residents. It applies to any organisation that collects, uses, or discloses such information, even if your business is based outside Quebec. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Law 25 protects the personal information of all Quebec residents, whether they are customers, employees, contractors, or other individuals whose data your organisation processes. Rights include access, correction, deletion, and withdrawing consent, all of which organisations must be equipped to support through internal processes.
Compliance with Law 25 is not only about avoiding regulatory penalties—it’s about protecting your organisation and building trust. The law requires strong governance, security measures, clear documentation, vendor oversight, staff training, and incident response planning. By putting these systems in place, you can reduce risk, strengthen your reputation, and demonstrate accountability to Quebec residents and regulators.
Under Law 25, personal information includes any data that can identify, directly or indirectly, a Quebec resident. This includes names, emails, IP addresses, geolocation data, and more. Sensitive personal information—such as health data, biometric identifiers, or religious and political beliefs—requires additional protections. Correctly identifying and classifying personal information is the first step toward responsible and compliant data handling.
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