System status
Fortunately, in response to this pressing and ever-present challenge, the Gouvernement du Québec has intensified its efforts to bolster the cybersecurity posture of its ministries and organizations, protecting against costly and potentially devastating attacks.
In line with this commitment, the Conseil du Trésor has recently updated its Government Cybersecurity Policy. Designed to “establish a resilient and cyber-secure government administration,” it now includes 50 key measures that provide a clearer roadmap for achieving this goal.
The government’s strategy also aims to “inspire citizens’ confidence in the Québec public administration’s ability to implement transformative digital projects that will significantly improve the quality of services and simplify daily life.”
Security and Protection of Sensitive Data
Micrologic wholeheartedly supports this update. The government’s recognition of not only the acceleration of technological and cloud innovations but also the need to collaborate with experts to harness their potential is excellent news, with the promise of widespread positive impacts across the province.
We believe the directives and measures outlined in the action plan represent an opportunity to enhance resilience against threats, protect sensitive information and citizens’ data, and ensure the continuity of public services.
What is Sensitive Data?
In Québec, sensitive data refers to information whose unauthorized disclosure or use could cause significant harm to individuals, organizations, or the government. These data are governed by laws such as the Act Respecting Access to Documents Held by Public Bodies and the Protection of Personal Information (Access to information Act) and the Act to Modernize Legislative Provisions Respecting the Protection of Personal Information (Loi 25).
The government and numerous public sector organizations collect, process, and store vast amounts of sensitive data, such as personal information, biometric data, medical records, criminal and judicial records, employment statistics, and academic records.
Protecting this data is essential.
A Welcomed Announcement
In addressing the need to adapt its cybersecurity and digital strategies, the Gouvernement du Québec’s heightened focus sends a reassuring signal.
On one hand, citizens will benefit from more intuitive and user-friendly public services while knowing their sensitive data is better protected. On the other hand, this is a unique opportunity to leverage local expertise and solutions developed right here. In addition to accessing cutting-edge digital expertise, public funds will support Canadian businesses and local jobs rather than enriching foreign tech giants.
We believe the government stands to benefit significantly from Micrologic’s proven expertise in developing and securing Canada’s largest sovereign cloud. Data migrated to the Cirrus cloud remains in the country, under Canadian jurisdiction at all times, and is secured to the industry’s highest standards.
As such, we offer tailored guidance and solutions that not only align with the government’s key measures but also help accelerate the pace of transformation to achieve the public sector’s most ambitious digital transformation. Our company is 100% Canadian-owned, and our teams are entirely based here. Our understanding of the language, laws, and national business context ensures unparalleled support and frees Canadian organizations from reliance on foreign technology firms.
We invite you to learn more about the solutions offered by Micrologic. By making our public sector strong and cyber-secure, through responsible technological choices and greater digital independence, all citizens will benefit.
