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See what it covers, how Type I and Type II differ, and how to prepare.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NextIT on stage at MTL connect 2026</title><link>https://nextit.tech/blog/nextit-on-stage-at-mtl-connect-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://nextit.tech/blog/nextit-on-stage-at-mtl-connect-2026/</guid><description>Our CEO pitched NextIT at MTL connect, and our team met the community at the NextIT kiosk. 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Learn what a data processing agreement covers, how to tier vendors and what to ask.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What non-compliance really costs a Québec SMB</title><link>https://nextit.tech/blog/what-non-compliance-really-costs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://nextit.tech/blog/what-non-compliance-really-costs/</guid><description>Fines and damages are only part of the bill. 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