Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Brissette Group, we are committed to protecting our customers' personal information in accordance with Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) in the area of group insurance and group savings. This policy describes the measures and practices we have put in place to ensure the confidentiality and security of personal information.

 

2. Scope of application

We will obtain the consent of the person concerned for the collection of his or her personal information, either directly from him or her or through his or her authorized representative. Consent will be obtained in clear and understandable terms, explaining the purpose and nature of the collection.

 

3. Collection of personal information

 

3.1 Consent

We will obtain the consent of the person concerned for the collection of his/her personal information, either directly from him/her or through his/her authorized representative. Consent will be obtained in clear and understandable terms, explaining the purpose and nature of the collection.

What information may Groupe Brissette collect about my company and my employees?

 

Identification information 

• Name

• E-mail and home address

• Telephone number

• Occupation

• Annual salary

• Date of birth

• Date of hire

• Gender or not

• Medical information

 

Communication information 

o Meeting minutes

o Financial needs analysis

o Record, history and recordings of telephone conversations

o Written e-mail communications

 

3.2 Limiting purposes

Personal information will be collected only for the purposes specified by Brissette Group and will be limited to what is necessary for those purposes. We will clearly communicate the purposes of collection to data subjects when we obtain their consent.

 

3.3 Collection methods

Personal information will be collected by standardized means. This may involve collecting information via online forms, by telephone or through face-to-face interviews.

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that individuals are informed of the collection and understand the purposes of the collection.

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4. Use and disclosure of personal information

 

4.1 Limiting use

Personal information collected by the Brissette Group will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected, unless additional consent is obtained from the data subject for a new purpose. Personal information will not be used for direct marketing purposes without the explicit consent of the person concerned.

It is important to note that Groupe Brissette never sells personal information to third parties. The privacy and security of personal information is a priority for us.

By using Groupe Brissette services, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the database.

 

4.2 Restrictions on disclosure

Personal information will only be disclosed to third parties if it is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or if required by law. Groupe Brissette will enter into written agreements with third-party service providers to ensure that they also comply with the requirements of the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) and maintain the confidentiality of personal information.

 

4.3 Anonymization and consolidation

Wherever possible, documents containing personal information will be encrypted and locked (password required) to eliminate the possibility of identification by an unauthorized user. This measure is designed to protect the privacy and confidentiality of personal information.

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5. Safety measures

 

5.1 Security measures

Groupe Brissette implements physical, organizational and technological safeguards to protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification. These safeguards are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure their effectiveness.

 

5.2 Training and awareness

All employees who have access to personal information will receive training on their responsibilities with regard to confidentiality and the protection of personal information. They will be made aware of the importance of confidentiality and of the consequences of breaching this obligation.

 

6. Retention and destruction of personal information

 

6.1 Retention period

Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. At the end of the retention period, personal information will be destroyed in a secure manner that guarantees its confidentiality.

 

6.2 Methods of destruction

Personal information will be destroyed using secure methods, such as the shredding of physical documents or the permanent erasure of electronic files. Regular checks and audits will be carried out to ensure compliance with destruction practices.

 

7. Individual rights

Individuals have the right to access, correct and request the deletion of their personal information. Groupe Brissette will respond to such requests within the time limits set by law and will take appropriate measures to respond to such requests.

 

8. Compliance and liability

Le Groupe Brissette is committed to complying with Quebec's Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (RLRQ, c. P-39.1) and other applicable privacy legislation. We will regularly review and update our practices to ensure ongoing compliance. Any breach of this policy will be dealt with promptly and appropriate corrective action will be taken. Employees are responsible for complying with this policy and for reporting any violations or potential risks to the designated Privacy Officer.

 

It is important to note that, despite our best efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or means of electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that the confidentiality of your personal and/or confidential information has been compromised, please promptly contact the Designated Privacy Officer.​

En outre, le Groupe Brissette convient, au surplus, de poser sans délai les actes nécessaires afin de limiter les dommages susceptibles de résulter d’une atteinte, à mener une enquête approfondie pour identifier toute vulnérabilité, et à apporter les corrections nécessaires afin d’éviter toute répétition d’un tel incident.

 

9. Contact information 

For any questions, concerns or requests relating to the confidentiality of personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at the following address: dhawley@groupebrissette.com