Course Catalogue: Data Strategy
Data is more important than ever in today’s digital economy. The need for data-driven companies to develop a secure and forward-looking data strategy is critical. Global data governance is changing rapidly and staying on top of the rules around data privacy, governance, security, and commercialization can be overwhelming. In this course you will find modules, worksheets, whitepapers and more to get you thinking about data in the context of your business. Learn the fundamentals of Data Management, Governance, and Strategy & Commercialization to build a right-sized data strategy for your organization.
| Activity Type | Activity Title | Description | Languages | Level |
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| Module | IP in Your Business: Data Strategy | Data is one of the most important value drivers for business these days. This module will define a data strategy and how it differs from an IP strategy, identify the key roles in data management, and identify where to learn more about data strategy. | EN / FR | 1 |
| Toolkit | The Business Case for Data | This article explores why data has become a critical business asset, particularly for technology start-ups operating in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. The article explains how a purposeful data strategy can support better decision-making, innovation, growth, and competitive advantage while helping businesses manage legal, privacy, and cybersecurity risks. | EN / FR | 1 |
| Module | Foundations of Data Strategy | This module will introduce you to some of the key considerations for data-driven ventures or any business that relies on the use, collection and dissemination of data for commercial purposes. This material outlines a framework for data management, and the critical areas to prioritize when starting out. | EN | 2 |
This source provides an overview of Quebec’s recent changes to its privacy law and how the law may impact a company (both within and outside Quebec). There are a series of worksheets to help guide a path to compliance. Review this resource to verify if the companies you work with collect personal information and if they will be impacted by Quebec’s privacy laws.
| Activity Type | Activity Title | Description | Languages | Level |
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| Toolkit | Law 25: Q&A | This question-and-answer (Q&A) document provides you with critical information about Law 25: What does this law cover? Does the law apply to your business? What are the consequences of non-compliance? We also include a short section covering how the law affects other areas of your business. | EN / FR | 2 |
| Toolkit | Compliance Checklist | Use this comprehensive checklist to know your obligations vis-à-vis Law 25 and the necessary steps to ensure compliance. This checklist covers areas such as governance and oversight, transparency and consent, individual privacy rights, breaches, and more. | EN / FR | 3 |
| Toolkit | Privacy Impact Assessment Template | If you outsource the handling of personal information to a third party outside Quebec, and if Law 25 applies to your business, you must conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment before doing so. The Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) consists of two separate documents: | EN / FR | 3 |
| Toolkit | Letter of Privacy Officer Appointment | This template is an example of a letter to delegate the full function of Privacy Officer to someone (other than the person with the highest level of authority in your organization) as the person responsible for the implementation and compliance with Quebec privacy law 25. | EN / FR | 3 |
If you run or manage a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), you already have data — customer lists, sales records, product designs, employee information, and more. What you may not realize is that this data can be one of your most valuable business assets, and that there are concrete steps you can take to protect it.
| Activity Type | Activity Title | Description | Languages | Level |
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| Toolkit | Why Data is Valuable | This short article highlights that data’s value does not come from simply possessing it, but from how a business processes, analyzes, and uses it. Using data appropriately can create strong business value for your company. | EN / FR | 1 |
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