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Quebec Law 25 is fully in force since September 2023 — with penalties up to $25 million or 4% of global revenue. Most Canadian SMBs don't know it applies to them. DSIT maps your obligations under PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, PHIPA, and provincial PIPA laws — and manages compliance continuously.
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PIPEDA Compliance Checklist
A comprehensive 50-point checklist covering all PIPEDA obligations for Canadian SMBs. Includes Quebec Law 25 requirements and sector-specific guidance for healthcare, legal, and financial services.
$100,000
Maximum fine per PIPEDA violation
72 Hours
Mandatory breach notification window
68%
Of Canadian SMBs are non-compliant
$25M
Maximum Quebec Law 25 penalty — fully in force since Sept 2023, applies to ANY business with Quebec customers
Industry-Specific Compliance
Different industries face different compliance obligations. DSIT delivers sector-specific expertise so you meet every requirement — not just the minimum.
PHIPA + PIPEDA Compliance
Clinics, pharmacies, dental offices, and medical labs face dual obligations under both PIPEDA and Ontario's PHIPA. DSIT provides end-to-end compliance management, EMR security, and breach notification support.
Solicitor-Client Privilege Protection
Law firms and accounting practices handle highly sensitive client data subject to both PIPEDA and professional regulatory requirements. A single breach can destroy decades of client trust.
FINTRAC + PIPEDA Compliance
Credit unions, insurance brokers, and financial advisors must satisfy FINTRAC, OSFI, and PIPEDA requirements simultaneously. DSIT maps your obligations and manages compliance continuously.
PIPEDA + Quebec Law 25 Compliance
Every Canadian business collecting personal information in commercial activity is subject to PIPEDA. Quebec's Law 25 (fully in force since September 2023) is Canada's most stringent active privacy law and applies to any business with Quebec customers.
Canada's Modern Privacy Framework
Every law in this table is already in force. There is no grace period. DSIT monitors all applicable legislation and ensures your compliance posture stays current — including as laws evolve.
| Legislation | Scope | Key Requirement | Max Penalty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PIPEDA Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act | All Canadian businesses | 10 Fair Information Principles governing collection, use, and disclosure of personal data | Up to $100,000 | In Force |
Quebec Law 25 An Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions as Regards the Protection of Personal Information | All businesses with Quebec customers | Fully in force since Sept 2023. Strongest active Canadian privacy law — mandatory privacy officers, PIAs, data portability rights, and AI transparency obligations | Up to 4% of worldwide revenue or $25M CAD | In Force |
PHIPA Personal Health Information Protection Act (Ontario) | Ontario healthcare providers | Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information in Ontario | Up to $500,000 | In Force |
PIPA Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta & BC) | AB & BC businesses | Provincial privacy laws substantially similar to PIPEDA, with some stricter requirements | Up to $100,000 | In Force |
GDPR / LGPD EU General Data Protection Regulation / Brazil Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados | Any org with EU or Brazilian customers | DSIT's technical stack is built to GDPR/LGPD standards — the global benchmark. Canadian clients expanding to the EU or LatAm are already compliant. | Up to €20M or 4% global revenue (GDPR) | In Force |
Our Compliance Process
A comprehensive review of your current data practices, policies, and technical controls against all applicable Canadian privacy laws. Delivered as a written gap analysis report.
A prioritized roadmap to close all identified compliance gaps, with clear timelines, responsibilities, and cost estimates. We focus on highest-risk items first.
DSIT implements the technical controls required for compliance — encryption, access controls, MFA, audit logging, backup, and more — as part of your managed IT service.
We draft or review your Privacy Policy, Data Retention Policy, Breach Response Plan, and employee privacy training materials to meet regulatory requirements.
Monthly compliance monitoring, quarterly reviews, and annual assessments keep your compliance posture current as laws evolve and your business grows.
When a breach occurs, DSIT manages the technical response, coordinates with the OPC, and supports client notification — minimizing regulatory exposure.
"DSIT identified 14 PIPEDA compliance gaps in our clinic that we didn't even know existed. Their remediation plan was clear and they handled the technical implementation completely. We now have full confidence in our data practices."
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Medical Director, Oakville Family Medical Centre
"As a law firm, client confidentiality is everything. DSIT's compliance assessment and ongoing management gives our partners peace of mind that our data practices meet both PIPEDA and Law Society requirements."
James Thornton
Managing Partner, Thornton & Associates LLP
"When Quebec Law 25 came into full force, we had no idea what it meant for our credit union. DSIT walked us through every obligation and built a compliance roadmap. We passed our first audit with zero findings."
Patricia Osei
COO, Lakeshore Community Credit Union
Built for Global Scale
DSIT builds to the highest global standard — GDPR. This means Canadian clients are automatically positioned for EU expansion, LatAm growth, and Caribbean operations without compliance rework. It is always easier to scale down a strict framework than to bolt on security after the fact.
Canada's privacy landscape is active and enforced. Quebec Law 25 is the strictest, with $25M penalties already running.
The global gold standard. DSIT's technical controls are built to GDPR standards — Canadian clients expanding to Europe are already compliant.
LatAm privacy laws mirror GDPR principles. DSIT's framework positions Caribbean and LatAm clients for compliance from day one.
Caribbean data protection frameworks are modelled on GDPR. DSIT's compliance stack is already compatible — no rework required.
Book a free 30-minute compliance consultation. DSIT will identify your top 3 compliance gaps under PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, and any sector-specific laws — and provide a clear remediation roadmap at no cost, no obligation.