IF BILL C-27 IS NOT ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE BEFORE THE NEXT FEDERAL ELEC- TION ( WHICH MUST TAKE PLACE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 20 , 2025 ), IT WILL BE ABANDONED ...
Law 25 overhauls the privacy regime in Quebec , introducing a range of new requirements for businesses in Quebec and for businesses processing the data of Quebec residents .
Major updates include strengthened privacy rights for individuals and several controller requirements , such as privacy policies , risk assessments , and data breach notification .
The law allows the Quebec privacy regulator to impose large potential fines for non-compliance of up to $ 10 million or 2 % of worldwide revenues , whichever is greater . In the case of a subsequent offense , fines can be doubled .
WHAT STEPS IS THE CMA TAKING ?
The CMA is continuing to speak to policymakers about the proposed amendments to C-27 . If the bill overcomes the daunting challenges it is facing , and advances through the legislative process , the CMA will continue to stress the im-
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portance of ensuring that it achieves its original two purposes .
In addition , the CMA is actively participating in consultations with several government bodies , including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner , the Competition Bureau , and some provinces on a range of topics including privacy , the protection of minors ’ data , AI , consumer protection , and more .
The objective is to foster a legislative and regulatory environment in which businesses can compete effectively and consumers are protected .
Sara Clodman is a mediator and public affairs executive with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors and association management . At the CMA , Sara shapes policy , advocates for marketers , oversees research , and serves as corporate secretary and chief privacy officer .
CPPA AMENDMENTS DEBATED BY PARLIAMENT ’ S INDUSTRY COMMITTEE ( APRIL 8 – MAY 29 , 2024 )
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