Protecting Personal Information: Your Obligations as a Quebec Non-Profit

Description

Protecting Personal Information: Requirements for Quebec Non-Profits breaks down the rules around protecting personal information. It explains what personal information is, explores organizations’ legal obligations and the consequences of not following the rules, and outlines practical steps organizations can take to comply with the law. Participants are invited to work through various real-life scenarios and answer questions to better understand the challenges organizations may face when handling personal information. The workshop also provides useful resources to help participants who may need additional guidance.

Note: Compliance requirements can feel overwhelming and stressful, especially for smaller organizations with limited resources.

Learning objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:

• Recognize an organization’s responsibilities relating to personal information.

• Identify risky legal situations in the context of personal information.

• Distinguish compliant practices from potentially problematic ones.

• Find reliable resources for additional information.

Workshop content

The workshop is divided in four sections:

1. Personal Information

2. NPO’s Obligations

3. Consequences of Non-Compliance

4. How to Comply

Related content

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