Candice Hévin
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Candice Hévin is developing a broad business law practice with a secondary focus on privacy and data protection. She assists startups and emerging companies as well as established businesses in a range of industries, including manufacturing, gaming and food, beverage and agribusiness, franchising and distribution.
In addition to assisting on general corporate and commercial matters, Candice performs due diligence on mergers and acquisitions and private equity files. She also performs risk assessments and drafts and reviews contracts.
Candice’s work in privacy and data protection includes drafting and reviewing privacy policies and terms of service, conducting privacy due diligence reviews and drafting privacy compliance and due diligence reports, for the private sector, and advising on privacy laws.
Prior to joining McMillan, Candice worked in France for several years, including as counsel in the legal department of a consulting firm, where she participated in the drafting and negotiation of contracts, litigation management and regulatory matters, in particular with respect to privacy and data protection.
Expertise
Community Involvement
- Mentorship Program Coordinator of Cheminement Equivalences (association of foreign French speaking legal advisors in Québec)
Directorships & Affiliations
- Director of the Board of Directors of the Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC)
- Young Bar of Montréal
- International Association of Privacy Professionals
Education & Admissions
Insights (10 Posts)
McMillan’s Annual Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Client Seminar
Join McMillan's Privacy & Data Protection Group on Wednesday, December 7th for an overview of recent significant legal developments, tips on complying with new and forthcoming obligations under Quebec’s Bill 64, and discussions about hot topics in data management.
Act 25 and Confidentiality Incidents – The first Draft Regulations… remain a draft!
Draft regulation under Act 25 regarding protection of personal information, confidentiality incidents and register of confidential incidents are not in force.
Part 3 | Privacy 101 – Obligations Under Québec’s New Act 25: How to ensure your business’ biometric data complies with the law
If you do business in Québec, even though you are outside the province, this podcast explains why its new Act 25, in force on September 22, 2022, affects your operations. Discover your responsibilities surrounding biometric data and disclosure obligations to the Québec privacy regulator.
Part 2 | Privacy 101 – Obligations Under Québec’s New Act 25: Why you must now record and report privacy violations
If you do business in Québec, even though you are outside the province, this podcast explains why its new Act 25, in force on September 22, 2022, affects your operations. Discover why your business needs to develop, implement and maintain a register of confidentiality incidents and what your reporting obligations responsibilities are surrounding breach reporting.
Part 1 | Privacy 101 – Obligations Under Québec’s New Act 25: Why your business needs a privacy officer now
If you do business in Québec, even though you are outside the province, this podcast explains why its new Act 25, in force on September 22, 2022, affects your operations. Learn why you need a privacy officer, how to properly delegate this role, and what can happen if you don’t comply.
Act 25 – First Draft Regulation, On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!
First draft regulation under Act 25 regarding the protection of personal information and confidentiality incidents.
Cross-Country Check-In: COVID-19 and the Environment
Canada's governmental and regulatory bodies have taken steps to temporarily alter legal requirements in light of COVID-19 to lessen the burden on businesses.
July 24, 2020 Update Cross-Country Check-In: COVID-19 and the Environment
Canada's governmental and regulatory bodies have taken steps to temporarily alter legal requirements in light of COVID-19 to lessen the burden on businesses.
Bill 64: Modernizing Québec’s Privacy Regime
Bill 64: Modernizing Québec's Privacy Regime
New Linguistic Obligations for Employers Doing Business in Québec?
A Bill amending the Charter of the French Language would create new linguistic obligations for employers if it were enacted.
Deals & Cases (1 Posts)
Novacap acquires majority stake in Foliot Furniture
McMillan LLP was involved in all facets of the transaction and provided multi-disciplinary advice to Novacap with a team led by Charles Chevrette and Enda Wong (Corporate & M&A).
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