The Right To Data Portability In Quebec: What Organizations Need To Know

1. As of September 22, 2024, the last chapter of a significant shift in data privacy will unfold in Quebec. The right to data portability takes effect under the newly amended Quebec Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector ("Quebec Act"). This represents a major development in privacy legislation, aligning closely with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Section 27 of the Act establishes the right to data portability.

1. This is What You Need to Know:

1.1. What is the Right to Data Portability?

1. Access and control. The right to data portability is an extension of the right to access. It allows individuals to obtain their personal information from an organization and transfer it to another. This right aims to empower individuals by giving them greater control over their personal information and enhancing competition by simplifying the switch between service providers.