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September 26th, 2024

Professionals are directly liable for disclosures of personal patient information, even if they address the situation in good faith

On October 27, 2023, the Québec College of Physicians’ Disciplinary Council rendered a major decision regarding the minimum threshold professionals must meet to protect the personal information they gain access to in the context of their work. The decision makes it clear that a professional’s lack of familiarity with a cloud platform on which medical information concerning patients is stored does not release them from their duty of professional secrecy and confidentiality. They are still expected to strictly control access to these types of platforms.

Publications

September 23rd, 2024

The right to portability: new obligations for businesses and public bodies – Update

September 17th, 2024

Bill 72: New contractual requirements and credit provisions

On September 12, 2024, the Quebec Minister of Justice introduced Bill 72, An Act to protect consumers against abusive commercial practices and to offer better transparency with respect to prices and credit, which amends the Consumer Protection Act with an aim to further protect consumers and provide them with clearer information.

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September 13th, 2024

Consumer protection: Draft regulations regarding new monetary administrative penalties (and more new penal fines)

An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durability, repairability and maintenance of goods was passed on October 5, 2023. It brings significant changes to the Consumer Protection Act and adds new requirements for the quality, durability, and repairability of goods. It introduces a range of provisions, including new monetary administrative penalties that take effect on January 5, 2025.