Videotron backs Government of Quebec effort to promote Internet safety

QUEBEC CITY – Internet and cable provider Videotron has announced its support for the Quebec government’s new effort to promote information security. The government launched its first Information Security and Privacy Week on Monday to increase public awareness about the need to use the Internet wisely. With 830,000 households subscribed to its Internet service, Videotron is well aware of information security and privacy issues. “Three major factors must be considered in promoting information security and privacy in a family environment,” said André Gascon, Videotron’s vice-president, IT. “They are the growing penetration of computer technology and the Internet, risks and criminal...