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Data Protection Policy

AJH Financial Accountant Limited is committed to conducting its business in accordance with all applicable data protection laws and maintaining the highest standards of security.

1. Introduction and Purpose

As an accounting firm, we are trusted with highly sensitive financial and personal information. This policy sets out our commitment to protecting the rights and privacy of individuals and ensuring that personal data is handled securely, lawfully, and transparently.

2. The Data Protection Principles

2.1 Lawful & Transparent

We always have a valid, lawful basis for processing data, such as fulfilling a contract or meeting HMRC legal obligations.

2.2 Purpose Limitation

We only collect data necessary for the provision of our accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services.

2.3 Data Minimisation

We do not ask for or store personal information that we do not strictly need.

2.4 Accuracy

We take reasonable steps to ensure that the financial and personal records we hold are accurate.

2.5 Storage Limitation

Data is only kept for as long as required by statutory retention periods (e.g., HMRC's 6-year rule).

2.6 Security & Integrity

We utilize robust technical measures (encrypted software, secure portals) to protect against unauthorized access.

3. Rights of the Individual

Individuals have the following rights under UK law regarding their personal data:

AccessRectificationErasureRestrictionPortabilityObjection

Any requests to exercise these rights should be sent to support@ajhaccountant.co.uk and will be handled within one calendar month.

4. Data Security & Storage

  • lockAll client data is processed using secure, industry-standard accounting and payroll software.
  • delete_sweepWhere digital copies are made, physical copies are securely shredded or returned.
  • groupsAccess is strictly restricted to authorized AJH Accountants personnel only.

5. Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a breach posing a risk to rights and freedoms, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours. High-risk breaches will be communicated to affected individuals without undue delay.

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For inquiries regarding this policy or your personal data:

support@ajhaccountant.co.uk

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