Disnat applies the highest standards of security currently used in the industry in order to safeguard all information and transactions. All outgoing data are governed by the provisions of the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector.

All transactions carried out during a session on the secure site are encrypted in order to ensure confidentiality during the exchange between our servers and your computer's web browser.

Information is protected by Verisign 128-bit SSL encryption certificates. Verisign is a leader in the protection of information on the Internet. Secure pages on Disnat sites are accessible only if you are using a web browser that permits the use of the 128-bit SSL security protocol.

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. This protocol permits the encryption of exchanged data and the authentication of the server. It ensures that only authorized users can read your personal data. This way, your transactions are protected by an inviolable encryption system.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later versions.
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later versions.

Check the site address. It should start with https://. The "s" indicates that the site is secure.

There will be a padlock icon on the status bar of your browser (Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer). Locate the padlock at the bottom of the page; if it is locked, the site is protected by SSL protocol.

In Netscape or Internet Explorer, double-click on the padlock at the bottom of the page to display the website administrator and the security certificate to verify the level of encryption:

• In Netscape, click on the padlock icon, then on "Certificates."
• In Internet Explorer 6, double-click on the padlock icon in the status bar.
• In Internet Explorer 7, click on the padlock icon adjacent to the address bar,then click on "View certificates."

No. Messages sent by electronic mail are not secure during their transmission. Therefore, it is important not to include any personal or confidential information in your outgoing emails.

Furthermore, your incoming email can be opened and read by others if you do not take the necessary precautions. To avoid this, you should obtain an email address that is linked to a mailbox that requires a password that only you would know.

• Never use a public computer (Internet café, library, hotel lobby or even a friend's computer) to access the trading website.
• Use a firewall on your computer.
• Use antivirus software and make sure it is constantly updated (most antivirus programs can be set to update automatically).
• Use the latest version of your operating system and web browsers.
• Do not download email attachments unless you are expecting them.
• Only download software from sites you trust.
• Always log out when you have finished using the secure site.
• Clear your browser's cache at the end of each session.
• Close your browser after logging out.
• Use a password that is has 6 to 8 characters and is not easily guessed.

At Disnat confidentiality is a priority. This is why we take the necessary measures to ensure the confidentiality of your personal information. Personal information refers to all information that you provide willingly.

Information collected on Disnat websites is confidential. Only authorized personnel have access to it. In no instance will your personal information be made public or sold or passed along to a third party without your consent, except to provide services that you requested or to comply with a court order.

The personal information gathered on Disnat sites is used solely to follow up on a client's online requests for services and financial products, or for estimates.

Disnat websites use cookies. These files allow browser identification from one visit to the next and from one page to the next during a session. A cookie is a file in which information is stored, permitting your identification and facilitating your browsing.

Disnat websites may at times contain links to external, third-party sites or parts of external sites. Disnat has no control over the content and reliability of these sites, or over their policies regarding confidentiality. As a result, all personal information that you transmit via these sites is subject to the prevailing privacy laws. It is your responsibility to be aware of the law in order to ensure the privacy of your personal information.