- Media Coverage
- Apr 9, 2018
- 1 min to read
Protection of Personal Data: New Measures Put in Place by the European Union
Interviewed by La Presse, our lawyers Didier Culat and Nicolas St-Sauveur comment on the new European measures to which Québec SMEs doing business in Europe will have to comply.
GDPR: Strict Rules for the Collection and Use of Personal Data
As of May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will impose stringent requirements regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data.
Quebec businesses, particularly those looking to take advantage of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union, may face significant penalties if they fail to comply with the GDPR.
According to BCF lawyers Didier Culat and Nicolas St-Sauveur, it is important for organizations to begin preparing now.
To read their recommendations on how to meet the new requirements, consult La Presse's feature article: Personal Data Protection: The European Union Tightens the Rules.
Support for Implementing Data Protection Best Practices
Achieving GDPR compliance represents a significant challenge for organizations that collect, process, or store the personal data of European citizens. Beyond meeting legal requirements, compliance also offers an opportunity to strengthen trust among clients, business partners, and employees by demonstrating a clear commitment to privacy and data protection.
BCF’s privacy and data protection lawyers assist businesses in assessing their current practices, developing data governance policies, reviewing data collection and consent mechanisms, and managing compliance-related risks. With the right preparation, organizations can continue to pursue international growth opportunities while minimizing their exposure to the substantial penalties provided for under European regulations.
Interviewed by La Presse, our lawyers Didier Culat and Nicolas St-Sauveur comment on the new European measures to which Québec SMEs doing business in Europe will have to comply.
GDPR: Strict Rules for the Collection and Use of Personal Data
As of May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will impose stringent requirements regarding the collection, processing, and use of personal data.
Quebec businesses, particularly those looking to take advantage of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union, may face significant penalties if they fail to comply with the GDPR.
According to BCF lawyers Didier Culat and Nicolas St-Sauveur, it is important for organizations to begin preparing now.
To read their recommendations on how to meet the new requirements, consult La Presse's feature article: Personal Data Protection: The European Union Tightens the Rules.
Support for Implementing Data Protection Best Practices
Achieving GDPR compliance represents a significant challenge for organizations that collect, process, or store the personal data of European citizens. Beyond meeting legal requirements, compliance also offers an opportunity to strengthen trust among clients, business partners, and employees by demonstrating a clear commitment to privacy and data protection.
BCF’s privacy and data protection lawyers assist businesses in assessing their current practices, developing data governance policies, reviewing data collection and consent mechanisms, and managing compliance-related risks. With the right preparation, organizations can continue to pursue international growth opportunities while minimizing their exposure to the substantial penalties provided for under European regulations.