This tax season, if you”re not taking the necessary steps to protect you or your clients” private information, you may be in for more trouble than you ever bargained for. With digital attacks and data breaches consistently making headline news, it”s become apparent that the digital threat is real and needs to be recognized.
Your standard, unsecured emails may jeopardize more than just the contents of the message. Identity theft has become an integral part of an entire data breach, meaning that those users affected may be subjected to rampant levels of fraudulent activity.
The recent Sony Pictures data breach shines light on the cold, hard truth that no company is exempt from public criticism and reprimand, no matter the size or reputation. Plain and simple, there”s simply more at stake than just your employees” and clients” information (not that protecting their information is anything less than a main priority), including your own business” notoriety, credibility, and merit.
Whether you”re an individual providing tax information online or to an accountant, or you”re a CPA/accountant yourself, you”ll need to protect private information regardless of its original source.
Take advantage of a secure email solution this tax season to protect tax forms, social security numbers, and any other private information that clients may be asked to provide.
