PERSONAL INFORMATION POLICY
(Compliant with Quebec Law 25)
Last updated: March 4, 2026
This policy describes the measures put in place by Patrice Bourque / genealogiste.ca, operated by Patrice Bourque, consulting genealogist, to ensure the protection of personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector (Quebec) as amended by Act 25.
1. Commitment to the protection of personal information
We recognize the importance of protecting personal information and we are committed to:
collect only the information necessary for the provision of services
use the information only for the purposes for which it was collected
protect personal information through appropriate security measures
limit access to personal information to authorized individuals
respect the rights of the people concerned
2. Person responsible for the protection of personal information
In accordance with Law 25, the person responsible for the protection of personal information is:
Patrice Bourque
Consulting genealogist
Requests concerning the protection of personal information can be addressed to:
3. Limited collection of information
Personal information is collected only when necessary for the provision of professional services or for website management.
This information may include:
name
contact details
information relating to a genealogical record
documents transmitted under a mandate
4. Access to information
Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals and only to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties.
In some cases, access may be granted to professionals or partners involved in a case, including:
lawyers
notaries
archival institutions
professional translators
5. Security Measures
Reasonable measures are in place to protect personal information against:
unauthorized access
disclosure
the modification
loss or destruction
These measures may include:
computer protection systems
restricted access to files
secure backups
recognized cybersecurity practices
6. Confidentiality Incident
In the event of a confidentiality incident involving a serious risk of harm, the measures provided for by law will be applied, including:
incident assessment
notification to the persons concerned when required
notification to the Quebec Access to Information Commission when necessary
7. Rights of the persons concerned
Anyone can:
request access to her personal information
request the correction of inaccurate information
request the removal of certain information when permitted by law
Requests should be addressed to the person responsible for the protection of personal information.
8. Data retention and destruction
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
When this information is no longer needed, it is destroyed or anonymized in accordance with applicable practices.
9. Policy Update
This policy may be modified to reflect legislative or organizational changes.
The most recent version is always available on this site.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers below specify the framework for intervention and the nature of the genealogical documentary research service.
No. The service provides a genealogical documentary analysis based on archival sources. No legal advice is given.
Yes. The reports are structured and referenced so that they can be integrated into an administrative file or transmitted to a legal professional.
Yes. Mandates can be carried out at the request of an individual or in collaboration with a legal professional, depending on the context of the case.
The duration depends on the complexity of the case, the period covered, and the availability of archival sources. An estimate is provided after analysis of the mandate.
Parish registers, historical civil registration records, nominal censuses and other available archival sources.
No results can be guaranteed. The research is based on available archival sources and their state of preservation.
Yes.
The reports are structured in such a way as to clearly present the links of filiation established from identified, referenced and verifiable primary and secondary archival sources.
They can therefore be included in an administrative file, particularly in the context of an application based on ancestry, subject to the specific requirements of the competent authority.
It is important to clarify that the service constitutes a genealogical documentary analysis.
No legal advice is provided.Yes.
The approach is based on the critical examination of available archival sources, cross-checking of information and the structured presentation of results.
Each mandate aims to:
the traceability of the sources used
the consistency of kinship ties
a clear and usable presentation in an administrative or legal context
The report is designed to be understandable, verifiable, and integrated into a case prepared by a lawyer or authorized representative.
Individuals
Legal professionals
Immigration Consultants
Notaries
Request for a mandate
For all genealogical research requests, a preliminary contextual analysis is conducted before the mandate is accepted.
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