Data Anonymization in Québec: What the New Regulatory Framework Requires

This episode looks at recently published Québec regulations that are designed to provide organizations with guidance on acceptable approaches to the anonymization of personal information. Stikeman Elliott’s David Elder, Danielle Miller Olofsson and Rachel Zuroff explore what the regulations say, what they don’t say, and the significance of the distinction between “anonymization” and “de-identification”. They conclude by discussing some of the steps that may be required to comply with Québec’s regulations going forward, while recognizing that every situation is unique and context-dependent.