Trust and security
How We Protect Your Data
Accountancy involves sensitive financial and identity information. Countify treats that data as confidential, access-controlled and used only for the work you ask us to perform.
Quick answer
What are the key takeaways?
Countify only asks for information needed to complete accountancy, tax or compliance work.
Key takeaways
Countify only asks for information needed to complete accountancy, tax or compliance work.
Client records are handled through controlled systems rather than informal public channels.
Access is limited to people who need the information to do the work.
HMRC references, identity records and financial documents are treated as confidential client data.
What client data does Countify usually need?
The information depends on the service. It may include identity details, income records, expense evidence, bank statements, payroll information, company records and HMRC references.
We avoid asking for unnecessary information. If a document is needed, we explain why it is relevant to the accounting or tax work.
How is accountancy information kept secure?
Countify uses controlled digital workflows for client records, with access limited to the people who need the information to complete the work.
Sensitive documents should not be sent through public or informal channels unless there is no practical alternative and the risk has been discussed.
How is your data used for HMRC and Companies House work?
Your data is used to prepare records, calculate figures, support filings and communicate with HMRC or Companies House where authorised.
We do not use client records for unrelated purposes. Tax and company filings are prepared from the information relevant to that specific obligation.
What can clients do to reduce data risk?
Use secure upload routes where available, keep your own passwords private, avoid sending unnecessary identity documents and tell us promptly if your contact details change.
Good record-keeping also reduces risk because fewer documents need to be resent or reconstructed later.
Questions
What do people ask about data protection?
These answers cover the practical points clients commonly raise before asking Countify to review their own position.
Ask a different questionUse the secure route your accountant provides where possible. If email is unavoidable, check the address carefully and avoid sending more information than requested.
Accountants often need identity checks for anti-money-laundering compliance and to confirm they are acting for the correct person or business.
Countify only shares information with HMRC where it is needed for authorised tax work, filings, correspondence or legal compliance.
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