Privacy

Privacy

In accordance with the relevant legislation (e.g. Companies Act 2006, Taxes Management Act 1970) I am required to retain accounting records for six years. If you request to erase your accounting records using GDPR, I can only comply if doing so will not breach these other legal obligations.

The GDPR, implemented by The Information Commissioners Office (ICO), stipulates that personal data must:

• be processed fairly, lawfully and transparently.
• only be used for the purpose for which it was collected
• be adequate, relevant and not excessive for the purpose for which it is being processed
• be accurate and kept up-to-date
• not be kept longer than necessary to fulfill the purpose of its collection
• be kept secure and protected from unauthorised processing, loss, damage or destruction [which includes the data not being transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area unless the personal data is adequately protected and/or consent of the Data Subject has been provided].

Anti Money Laundering

To comply with the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, I am required to obtain the following information from clients:

• Photographic Identification
• Verification of Address
• Personal details of sole traders / partners / directors of the business

Bribery

A risk-based approach will be in place to prevent bribery.

All business relationships and contacts will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the risks involved and steps taken to mitigate those risks.