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title: Accountants Professional Liability for Cyber and Data Security
description: Accounting firms have the responsibility to protect their clients’ data from information security risks, making it vital to have an information security plan.
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# Our Free eBook: Accountant Liability for Cyber and Data Security

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## 3 things you should know:

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Accounting firms have the responsibility to protect their clients’ data from information security risks. This should include an information security plan that covers the entire data life cycle — from creation to destruction.

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Take the 16-question self-assessment to gauge how susceptible you are for a cyber threat or data breach. Learn how to take specific corrective action to avoid serious financial, regulatory, legal, and reputational consequences.

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A comprehensive information security plan addresses a wide range of areas such as encryption, firewalls, disposing of obsolete equipment, data back ups, staff training, and password best practices.

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