First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

Quebec Bill 64

By | 9 Minutes Read

2021/2022 cyber/data outlook: Anticipated changes to privacy laws in Canada

Privacy compliance was once a straightforward process of checking the right boxes — not much more than adequate consents and a privacy policy on a website — but that world no longer exists. We are in the midst of a global explosion of legislation governing data.

By | 9 Minutes Read

A workspace by the CAI to assist with Bill 64 compliance

In the context of the adoption of the Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions respecting the Protection of Personal Information (“Bill 64”) on September 22, 2021, the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec (“CAI”) has announced the creation of a workspace dedicated to Bill 64 compliance, in which it will publish various support and awareness tools.

By | 2 Minutes Read

Québec Bill 64: Assent on September 22, 2021

On September 21, Québec’s Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, passed, and the date of assent was September 22, 2021. Most of the provisions come into force two years after the date of assent, with a few exceptions where some provisions become effective in one year.

Footer

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading publisher of up to date, practical and authoritative HR compliance and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their due diligence and duty of care requirements.

Main Menu

Stay Connected