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Your data,
under real control.

DataMtl delivers practical services in privacy, data governance, AI governance, and risk — helping organizations reduce exposure, build trust, and operate with confidence

DATAMTL
73%
of Canadian SMEs have experienced
a cybersecurity incident
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
2024–2025 SME cybersecurity survey
CA$7M
average cost of a data breach in Canada
IBM, Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 (Canada)
x5
increase in reported confidentiality incidents to Québec’s CAI since Law 25
Commission d’accès à l’information (CAI), Law 25 breach reporting data and legal analyses
Why DataMtl

When governance has to actually work.

Most organizations know what they should be doing when it comes to data. The challenge is not a lack of frameworks or good intentions, but the ability to apply them in a complex, real‑world operating environment.

That is exactly where DataMtl stands apart.

Practical by design

No bloated deliverables. We focus on what gets implemented, used, and maintained — at the right level of complexity for your organization.

Integrated across domains

Privacy, governance, AI, and risk are not siloed at DataMtl. We address them as a connected discipline — because your data doesn't operate in silos either.

Multi-jurisdictional fluency

Law 25, PIPEDA, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, and emerging AI frameworks — we map your obligations clearly and help you act on them.

Services

What we do

A modular offering designed for every stage of data maturity. Each engagement is tailored to your priorities and operational context — never one‑size‑fits‑all.

Data Governance

Governance structures, roles, and frameworks designed to establish clear and sustainable accountability over your data assets.

AI Governance

AI governance and accountability frameworks addressing transparency, traceability, and the responsible use of AI systems.

Privacy Governance

Implementation of privacy compliance practices, including risk assessments, incident readiness, and regulatory alignment.

Data Quality & Metadata

Improving data quality, understanding, and traceability to support governance, analytics, and AI initiatives.

Data Architecture & Modeling

Assessment and evolution of data architectures to support governance, platform modernization, and AI readiness.

Risk, Controls & Compliance

Integrated management of data, privacy, and AI risks, including controls, third‑party considerations, and alignment with leading frameworks.

Governance Operating Model

Design of governance operating models that integrate policies, roles, processes, and accountability mechanisms.

Fractional & Managed Services

Fractional governance roles and managed services to support ongoing operations, including oversight, monitoring, and coordination of key activities.

Microsoft Partnership

We advise and implement — including on the Microsoft stack that most organizations already rely on.

Microsoft Purview Data catalog, lineage, and compliance management deployed and configured for your environment.
Microsoft 365 & Azure Licensing, deployment, and governance alignment for your cloud and productivity stack.
Privacy & Compliance Center Configuring Microsoft tools to meet Law 25, PIPEDA, and GDPR obligations.
AI & Copilot Readiness Ensuring your data is governed and clean before AI is deployed.
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Modular and scalable

From a focused privacy assessment to a full governance program — our services adapt to your size, context, and pace.

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Deep, certified expertise

CIPP/C, DCAM, CDMP — privacy, data management, and governance credentials backed by real-world delivery.

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Montréal-rooted. Bilingual. Global.

Local regulatory depth, French & English fluency, and experience navigating multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.

DataMtl™ — Services DataC5™ — Standards
About DataMtl™

Professional services for privacy, governance, and AI responsibility

DataMtl is a Montréal‑based consulting firm specializing in data governance, privacy, and AI governance, with an approach focused on delivering concrete outcomes.

We help organizations design, deploy, and operate practical governance programs — from initial assessments to embedding processes, roles, and controls into day‑to‑day operations.

DataMtl is part of the DataC5™ ecosystem, an initiative dedicated to developing standards and reference frameworks aimed at building coherent, traceable, and sustainable data governance.

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Let's work together

Whether you're facing a compliance deadline, building a governance program, or preparing for AI deployment — we're here to help.

Location
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Email
Languages
English & Français
Ecosystem
DataMtl™ · DataC5™
Partnership
Microsoft Authorized Reseller