Data Security
Data security is of the utmost importance for any professional firm that deals with their clients' financial data. At VLP, we have implemented several data security mechanisms to keep our client data secure at all times. Below are a few glimpses.
- No Work From Home: All our staff work from the office. We do not allow work from home, ensuring that your data remains within our office premises.
- Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel can access the workstation area.
- Remote Desktop: If you grant access to your system/server via a remote desktop application, our staff will work entirely within your system. They will not copy or save any data onto our local systems, ensuring your data stays within your office, similar to your local staff working remotely.
- Firewall Protection: We have installed a firewall to control intrusion, web and application filtering, and network access.
- CCTV Surveillance: Our office in India is equipped with CCTV cameras, allowing us to monitor and ensure data security throughout the organization.
- No Removable Storage: All computers have USBs, disk drives, and printers disabled. Staff are not allowed to use personal email accounts, and access to various websites is limited and monitored.
- Employee Activity Tracking: Each workstation has trackers to monitor employee activity, overseen continuously by our HR team.
- Manager Monitoring: All team members are monitored by their reporting managers.
- ISO 27001 Certified: Our Information Security Management System is ISO 27001 certified, ensuring top security measures.
- Secure Data Sharing: We primarily use Dropbox and OneDrive for data sharing with clients, both widely accepted by Australian accountants. We can also use any other applications you prefer.
- Secure Server: We have our own server for saving working data. The server room is password-protected, with access restricted to the IT team.
- Strict Recruitment: Our recruitment process is strict, involving rigorous background checks.
- Confidentiality Agreements: All staff members sign confidentiality and non-compete agreements.
