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Profession Broker February 2013
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Profession Broker February 2013
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In October 2012, after analyzing the sys-
tem compliance regarding preservation,
storage and maintenance of records and
registers, the OACIQ found that "Pros-
pects" met the requirements of the norma-
tive framework and technical specifica-
tions available on the OACIQ website.
Therefore, the Organization certified the
"
Prospects
" eDm system.
An electronic document management (EDM) system certifica-
tion has a defined scope and certain limitations that it is interest-
ing to know.
REMINDER:
EDM system certification scope and limitations
Certification is based on compliance with the technical specifica-
tions developed by the OACIQ. It is understood that any modifi-
cation made to a previously certified EDM that has not been
analyzed by the OACIQ and that could have an impact on compli-
ance with the OACIQ's technical specifications shall result in
voiding the certification.
The OACIQ believes that an EDM system, when properly used,
promotes compliance with the regulatory standards governing
the preservation of records, books and registers set out in the
Real Estate Brokerage Act
(R.S. Q., c. C-73.2). However, the use
of an EDM system does not necessarily guarantee compliance
with the ethical and professional requirements set out in the Real
Estate Brokerage Act (R.S. Q., c. C-73.2) and the regulations
thereunder, and no representation shall be made to this effect. If
such representations are made, the OACIQ shall have the right to
revoke the certification.
Certification does not constitute confirmation that the use of a
certified EDM system will guarantee the user's compliance with
his obligations under the various laws and regulations that govern
his activities. For example, to the extent where information tech-
nology and privacy protection are areas that involve the jurisdic-
tion of other organizations, it is understood that certification does
not constitute confirmation that a certified EDM system meets
the requirements of these organizations or of any legislation
governing these areas.
Certification is not time-limited. However:
The OACIQ reserves the right to revoke certification at any time
if it feels that protection of the public or compliance with the legal
obligations of brokers and agencies is compromised or for any
other reason justifying it. The same applies where a certified sys-
tem becomes non-compliant with current standards, or with any
new standard rendered necessary, including due to technological
advances or the evolution of professional practices.
The OACIQ reserves the right to revoke certification at any time
if it feels that the EDM system, its use or management services
offered by the system provider violate the laws and regulations
governing information protection or information technology,
including, but not limited to, the Act respecting the Protection of
Personal Information in the Private Sector R.S.Q., c. P-39.1, or the
Act to Establish a legal Framework for Information Technology
R.S.Q., c. C-1.1.
The OACIQ reserves the right from time to time to require from
anyone, including users of certified systems, such information or
documents as may be necessary to maintain certification.
Certification only applies to the EDM system and not to the com-
pany applying for certification or to any of its other services,
products or activities. Any false, misleading or incomplete rep-
resentations in this regard shall result in voiding the certification.
The OACIQ also reserves the right to terminate its certifica-
tion program at any time by simple notice, and to notify any
person of such termination.
E
DM
Electronic Document
Management System Certification
"PROSPECTS"
URGENT!
Inspection Department
Forward your documents
to the Inspection Department
NO LATER THAN march 31, 2013
· "
Self-inspection 2012 ONLINE
" Questionnaire
·
Trust transaction annual report
2012
·
Register of disclosure notices
2012
ONLY A FEW WEEkS LEFT... HURRY UP!
Note: if you have already sent your documents, please
ignore this message.
IMPORTANT: If you are a broker working within an agency,
you do not have to provide these documents.
For more information, contact the
Inspection Depart-
ment
at 450 462-9800 or 1 800 440-7170 and ask for
Ms. Johanne Langlois, ext. 8476 or Ms. Lisa Gougeon,
ext. 8472.
The OACIQ reserves the right to publish the scope and limita-
tions of the certification, which form an integral part thereof. It
may also publish a list of certified systems and inform anyone, by
any means, including via its website, of any certification granted
or revoked.
The OACIQ grants the holder of a certification the right to use the
following complete expression: "OACIQ-certified EDM system",
with or without the OACIQ logo. The use of the logo must meet
the criteria set by the Organization, if applicable.