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CPCSC: Canada’s new cyber security certification for defence suppliers
The Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification started with Level 1 in 2026, and Level 2 certification phases into defence contracts from April 2027. What each level requires…
Read the insight →Multi-factor authentication for all access into the cardholder data environment: requirement 8.4.2 explained
Since 2025-03-31, PCI DSS requires MFA for all non-console access into the cardholder data environment, not only for administrators. Here is what that means in practice.
Read the insight →Privacy impact assessments under Law 25: when you need one and what goes in it
Law 25 requires a privacy impact assessment for new information systems, transfers outside Quebec and some research uses. Here is when it applies and what a proportionate PIA…
Read the insight →Sending personal information outside Quebec: assessing cloud and SaaS providers (s. 17)
Hosting client data in Ontario, the US or Europe is allowed under Law 25, but only after a privacy impact assessment and a written agreement. Here is a…
Read the insight →Cookies and tracking under Law 25: privacy by default in practice (ss. 8.1 and 9.1)
Section 8.1 governs tracking and profiling technologies; section 9.1 sets privacy by default but excludes cookie settings. Here is how the two fit together on a real website.
Read the insight →The new public-sector reporting model (PSAS, 2026-04-01): what municipalities and school boards must prepare
PSAB's Conceptual Framework and PS 1202 apply for fiscal years beginning on or after 2026-04-01. What changes in public-sector statements and how to prepare.
Read the insight →Segmentation testing: why reducing PCI scope needs proof
Segmentation can shrink PCI DSS scope, but only with proof. Merchants must test it yearly and service providers every six months, plus after changes. Here is what that…
Read the insight →OSFI Guideline B-13: technology and cyber risk expectations, explained for vendors and fintechs
Guideline B-13 has applied to federally regulated financial institutions since 2024-01-01. What its three domains mean for vendors and fintechs serving them.
Read the insight →IFRS 18 arrives in 2027: what changes in your income statement and what to start now
IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 for periods beginning on or after 2027-01-01. New categories, required subtotals and disclosed performance measures: what CFOs should start now.
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