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MaLoi25

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Type
EXPERT ADVICE
Application Difficulty
MEDIUM
Time To Complete4 weeksProgram Budgetno cap
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Highlights

The MaLoi25 program is a fantastic opportunity for your business in Quebec to meet the new Law 25 requirements for personal information protection. This program offers valuable resources and expert guidance to ensure you meet legal obligations without hassle.

Here's what you get:

  • Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire: Start with an online questionnaire to assess your current compliance status. You'll receive a detailed report that outlines where you stand and what steps to take next.
  • Group Training: Participate in a 2-hour session to learn best practices in cybersecurity and data protection. This training will help you understand the essentials of Law 25.
  • Personalized Coaching: Benefit from 12 hours of one-on-one coaching. This includes a 2-hour initial meeting to discuss your self-diagnosis results, 8 hours of virtual coaching to implement best practices, and 2 hours for expert follow-up.
  • Action Plan Development: Work with experts to create a detailed action plan tailored to your business. This plan will guide you in complying with the new privacy laws and adjusting as needed.

Why this matters: Complying with Law 25 is crucial for protecting your business and customer data. This program provides expert advice and practical tools to make compliance straightforward and manageable. By participating, you can enhance your cybersecurity measures, protect personal data, and avoid legal issues.

Financing Details

Grant: The financing provided is in the form of a grant, which means there is no need to repay the funds received as long as they are used according to the program guidelines.

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates: Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates applicable. This financial support is designed to be a direct aid to help your business comply with Law 25 without the burden of repayment.

Eligible Expenses: The grant covers expenses related to enhancing your business's compliance with Law 25. This includes costs for:

  • Training materials and resources to educate your team on privacy and data security.
  • Consultation fees with cybersecurity experts to ensure your practices meet legal standards.
  • Implementing necessary cybersecurity measures to protect personal information.

Restrictions on Use of Funds: The funds must not be used for general operating expenses unrelated to compliance with Law 25, such as payroll, rent, or utilities. The focus is strictly on expenses that directly contribute to your compliance project.

Fees: There are no additional fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant. This ensures that all the funds provided can be fully utilized towards enhancing your compliance with the new privacy legislation.

Qualifications

  • Location: The organization must be based in Quebec.
  • Sector: Open to both public and private organizations.
  • Size of Organization: Must have fewer than 500 employees.
  • Objective: The organization must aim to strengthen its cybersecurity and comply with the provisions of Bill 25.
  • Participation: The organization must be able to actively participate in all stages of the program (self-diagnosis, training, coaching).
  • Commitment: The organization must commit to following the guidelines and implementing the recommended practices for the protection of personal data.

Disqualifications:

  • Large Companies: Organizations with 500 or more employees are not eligible.
  • Location Outside Quebec: Organizations not based in Quebec are not eligible.
  • Federal Government Organizations: Agencies and institutions that report to the Canadian federal government are not eligible.
  • International Organizations: Companies or institutions based outside Canada are not eligible.
  • Individuals: The program is not open to individual applications; it targets organizations only.

Description

The MaLoi25 program is designed to help your business in Quebec comply with the new Law 25 requirements for personal information protection. This program offers valuable resources and expert guidance to ensure you meet legal obligations without hassle.

Here's what you get:

  • Self-Diagnosis Questionnaire: Start with an online questionnaire to assess your current compliance status. You'll receive a detailed report that outlines where you stand and what steps to take next.
  • Group Training: Participate in a 2-hour session to learn best practices in cybersecurity and data protection. This training will help you understand the essentials of Law 25.
  • Personalized Coaching: Benefit from 12 hours of one-on-one coaching. This includes a 2-hour initial meeting to discuss your self-diagnosis results, 8 hours of virtual coaching to implement best practices, and 2 hours for expert follow-up.
  • Action Plan Development: Work with experts to create a detailed action plan tailored to your business. This plan will guide you in complying with the new privacy laws and adjusting as needed.

Why this matters: Complying with Law 25 is crucial for protecting your business and customer data. This program provides expert advice and practical tools to make compliance straightforward and manageable. By participating, you can enhance your cybersecurity measures, protect personal data, and avoid legal issues.

Program Steps

  1. Visit the Program Website
    Go to maloi25.ca for all the information you need.

  2. Complete the Online Registration
    Fill out the registration form available on the website.

  3. Prepare the Required Documentation
    Gather the following documents to support your application:

    • Business registration documents
    • Proof of location in Quebec
    • Employee count verification (must be fewer than 500 employees)
    • Any existing cybersecurity policies or practices
  4. Complete the Self-Diagnostic Questionnaire
    After registering, fill out the online questionnaire to assess your current compliance with Law 25.

  5. Receive Your Self-Diagnostic Report
    Review the detailed report generated from your questionnaire responses. This will guide your next steps.

  6. Participate in Group Training
    Attend the 2-hour training session to learn best practices in cybersecurity and compliance.

  7. Organize Personalized Coaching Sessions
    Schedule your coaching sessions with the assigned expert based on your self-diagnostic report.

  8. Develop Your Action Plan
    Work with the expert to create a tailored action plan for compliance with the new privacy laws.

  9. Engage in Follow-Up and Evaluation
    Attend coaching meetings, implement the advice given, and complete a satisfaction questionnaire at the end of the program.

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