Internet Privacy Policy

Internet privacy is of the utmost importance to Revenu Québec. Please read this section carefully.

Identity protection

• Revenu Québec does not place cookies on your computer. Only temporary session cookies are placed in the RAM and these are deleted automatically when you leave the website. Session cookies assist navigation within the site but do not collect personal information.
• Revenu Québec does not collect personal information without your prior consent. The information transmitted automatically between computers cannot be used to identify you (name, address, etc.). This information is collected only to satisfy Web technological requirements and is used for statistical purposes, such as recording the number of visitors and the most frequently visited pages.
• Revenu Québec uses an encryption protocol to ensure the confidentiality of personal data.

Confidentiality of information submitted

Revenu Québec shares your concerns with respect to the personal information you submit. We use the security measures prescribed by law to protect personal information and ensure confidentiality at all times.

All personal information submitted online is encrypted to protect its confidentiality. Your personal information is used within legally defined limits to process your request.

Revenu Québec requires this information to:

• confirm your identity (when you contact Revenu Québec online or when Revenu Québec contacts you);
• retrieve from your tax file the information needed to answer your questions;
• ensure the confidentiality of the information you submit.

You are responsible for keeping the information that you provide online confidential (for example, when you log in). Revenu Québec cannot be held responsible for unauthorized use of this information. Should the confidentiality of this information be violated, please inform Revenu Québec immediately to avoid fraudulent use of your identity.

Please note that, as provided for by law, Revenu Québec may release confidential information to government departments, agencies or persons without your prior consent.