how to safeguard client information

protecting user privacyfive areas of information security to cover.

by penny breslin
it’s not just the numbers

your clients trust you with their information; however, in today’s world, where sensitive information can be compromised and distributed, clients want assurance that their information is safe and that you are protecting them from identity theft.

more: how to create effective communication systems | start every engagement with an sla | get the most out of your client meeting | why you need standard naming conventions | how to develop internal procedures | proper workflow demands consistency | workflow tools can deepen client relationships
goprocpa.comexclusively for pro members. log in here or 2022世界杯足球排名 today.

although certain state laws (check with your state); federal laws such as gramm-leach-bliley (glb), which covers individual privacy disclosures; and the aicpa rules of ethics do provide some protection, we recommend that as the trusted business advisor, you should disclose to your clients how you:

  • safeguard their information in your office and on your servers
  • securely transmit sensitive data
  • closely supervise access to authorized parties only