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Soleïca Monnier, Associate | Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Soleïca Monnier

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It is fascinating, as a lawyer, to work at the intersection of the incredible possibilities offered by the use of technology.
Jurisdiction Québec, 2019
Language(s) English, French
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

Soleïca Monnier is a lawyer in our Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group whose practice is focused on information technology law and personal information protection. She regularly shares her experience with lawyers and other stakeholders in this sector at conferences, and has authored numerous publications in this area.

Soleïca provides strategic advice to companies, start-ups, and government departments and agencies on complex issues concerning privacy laws, such as in sensitive sectors like healthcare and finance. Her work includes compliance matters involving Law 25 (formerly Bill 64) for organizations of all types and advising on issues related to information technology and security. 

She provides advice in contract review or negotiation mandates, in complex transactions, as well as in data governance. She advises clients in managing risks related to data processing, offering practical guidance in the implementation of technological solutions.

Her practice is informed by her previous experience as legal counsel to the Québec Ministry of Justice, where she played a key role in the government’s digital transformation, particularly in innovative technological projects involving blockchains, biometrics, digital identities and artificial intelligence. She has also actively contributed to the development and implementation of major privacy legislation, such as Law 25.

Soleïca has a Master’s degree in information technology law, for which her thesis focused on how different types of intellectual property apply to AI systems, as well as a CIPP/C certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

She plays a key role in helping organizations navigate the new requirements of Québec's Law 25 on the protection of personal information. To facilitate this transition, she has developed an online training program in partnership with illuxi, equipping businesses with the tools they need to comply effectively.

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Achievements

Experience

  • Borealis completed its sale to Irth Solutions, a TPG Growth portfolio company, [Deal - Boréal-Informations Stratégiques 2014 inc.], Sale of Borealis to Irth Solutions.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLM University of Montreal
  • CIPP/C International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • LLB University of Montreal

Community involvement

  • Ambassador of the Lise Watier Foundation (2023 - present)
  • Member of the Information Technology Committee, Young Bar Association of Montreal (2024 - present)
  • Head of the “Legal watch” sub-committee Young Bar of Montreal, information technology committee
    (2018 to 2024)

Knowledge

  • Eight Tips to Smoothly Implement Your Biometric System, 2/20/2025
  • Cupid and Loyalty Programs: Data Relationships with Strings Attached, 2/13/2025
  • Fasken Noteworthy Privacy & Cybersecurity News (October 2024), 10/31/2024
  • Fasken Talks : Season 3, 6/10/2024
  • Overview of Québec’s Guidelines for Obtaining Valid Consent, 2/6/2024
  • Biometrics Unpacked: Differentiating Characteristics, Measurements, and Systems, 10/26/2023
  • Special Series – Brief submitted to the Commission d’accès à l’information as part of the targeted consultation on guidelines for valid consent criteria, 7/13/2023
  • Does The Implementation of Law 25 Present Any Challenges for Your Business? Elements of Compliance (Bulletin 3 of 3), 2/15/2023
  • Does the Implementation of Law 25 Present Any Challenges for your Business? Elements of Governance (Bulletin 2 of 3), 2/7/2023
  • Does the Implementation of Law 25 Present Any Challenges for your Business? Here are Some Basic Notions (Bulletin 1 of 3), 1/30/2023

Events

  • Privacy and Cybersecurity in 2025: Key Developments and Insights, 10/22/2025
  • 2024 Year-End Review: Privacy and Cybersecurity Key Trends and Developments, 12/10/2024
  • Feedback on Law 25: Where do We Stand?, 11/20/2024
  • Experience Feedback: Law 25, Where Do We Stand?, 9/18/2024
  • Law 25: Is your organization well prepared? We will answer all your questions!, 2/7/2024
  • Law 25: Is your organization well prepared? We will answer all your questions!, 12/6/2023
  • Law 25: Are you ready for the second wave of changes?, 11/1/2023
  • Law 25: Are you ready for the second wave of changes?, 9/20/2023
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity in 2023: Key Trends and Developments in Canada and Abroad, 6/6/2023

News

Publications

  • Qui porte le chapeau? La responsabilité en protection des renseignements personnels à l’ère numérique (In French), 4/29/2026
  • Interactive Guide: Targeted Advertising Regulations in Canada, 1/22/2026
  • Décisions marquantes de l’année 2023 en matière de vie privée et de protection des renseignements personnels (Available in French Only), 10/17/2024
  • Réforme de la Loi sur l'Accès, Guide d'application pour les municipalités - Volet 2 (Available in French only), 6/15/2023
  • La blockchain comme outil probatoire : une analyse au regard de la LCCJTI (in French only), 11/30/2020
  • L'ABC des notions juridico-technologiques à considérer dans le cadre d'un projet technologique (in French only), Barreau du Québec

Speaking Engagements

  • Développements récents en protection des renseignements personnels et en droit de l’intelligence artificielle (In French), 3/25/2026
  • Train your teams on Law 25, 9/17/2025
  • L’après LOI 25 : bilan, jurisprudence récente et perspectives canadiennes (available in French only), 12/5/2024
  • Conference organized by Les affaires concerning AI-related challenges for the future, 11/28/2024
  • Les décideurs du Québec, du Canada et de l'Europe en disent quoi ? (available in French only), 5/29/2024
  • Loi 25 : « Cadre législatif: comment optimiser sa stratégie numérique sans enfreindre la loi?, 11/14/2023
  • Cyberconference organized by Cybereco, 4/18/2023
  • Polysecure podcast Jugement DocuSign (in French only), 11/1/2022
  • Polysecure Podcast Tableau comparatif (in French only), 11/1/2022
  • Organization of the largest conference in Canada on the impact of new technologies on the law (Legal.IT) and head of the "Legal Watch" subcommittee, 3/1/2018
L’après LOI 25 : bilan, jurisprudence récente et perspectives canadiennes (available in French only) Association of Access to Information and Privacy Professionals (AAPI)