At MMS Group, we place the highest value on the security and integrity of our clients’ information. Recent media reports have highlighted alarming cases of tax practitioners being involved in profile hijackings and the fraudulent diversion of SARS refunds. As a trusted provider of tax and accounting services, we want to reassure our clients that MMS does things differently.
Putting client security first
We are fully aware of the ongoing threats in the tax industry, including the manipulation of client information through eFiling hijackings. SARS, like other financial institutions, is under constant threat from international cybercrime syndicates. These attacks can be devastating, particularly when they involve tax practitioners who betray the trust of their clients. At MMS Group, we have stringent protocols in place to protect your information from these threats.
Our commitment to safeguarding your financial data is unwavering. MMS ensures that all transactions, updates, and communications with SARS are conducted through secure systems and handled by professionals with the highest level of integrity. We believe that transparency, diligence, and the protection of our clients’ data are at the heart of a trustworthy professional relationship.
Professionalism and accountability
While recent reports have implicated some tax practitioners in unethical behaviour, such practices are not only unacceptable to us—they go against everything we stand for. MMS Group maintains strict internal controls to ensure that all client information is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Our team of tax experts is not only highly qualified but also committed to maintaining the trust that is critical to our client relationships.
To protect our clients’ sensitive information, we employ advanced security measures and follow industry best practices for handling financial data. At no point will we compromise on the protection of your data or the ethical standards that MMS Group upholds.
How we keep your information safe
Strict access controls
Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive client information.
Regular audits
We perform routine internal audits to ensure that all systems are secure and protocols are being followed.
Secure channels of communication
All communications, particularly those involving SARS, are conducted with security protocols in place.
Ethical practices
Automatic password expiry
We can establish automatic password expiry on our internal active directory to ensure MMS users are required to change their passwords every x number of days, typically once a month.
eFiling passwords
At client level, we encourage users to reset their passwords regularly but reject the option to store the password in their browser. We further encourage clients to activate multi-factor authentication.
Office 365
Password expiry is enabled, and we encourage clients to follow the same protocol.
Protection of Personal Information Act
We do not store users’ Office 365 passwords or laptop passwords.
Building trust through transparency
At MMS, we believe that trust is built on transparency. If you have any concerns about your tax compliance or the security of your information, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. We take pride in offering our clients not only expert tax advice but also peace of mind, knowing that their data is secure and in good hands.
If you’re looking for a tax partner you can trust, reach out to MMS Group today.