Georgian Accounting & Tax Services
PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY PHILOSOPHY
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Georgian Accounting & Tax Services, (the “Organization”) values its relationship with its customers and is
committed to protecting the privacy rights of its customers. We are, therefore, committed to maintaining the
accuracy, confidentiality, and security of personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use,
disclose and safeguard the personal information you provide to us.
By providing personal information to us, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of your personal
information in accordance with this privacy policy.
INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this privacy policy, “personal information” shall mean information that is, or can be, about or related to an identifiable individual.
PRINCIPLES
As part of the Organization’s commitment to treat your personal information with respect, we follow these 10 fair information principles (the “Principles”) as set out in Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) developed by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Principle 1 – Management
Principle 2 – Notice
Principle 3 – Choice and Consent
Principle 4 – Collection
Principle 5 – Use, Retention and Disposal
Principle 6 – Access
Principle 7 – Disclosure to Third Parties
Principle 8 – Security for Privacy
Principle 9 – Quality
Principle 10 – Monitoring and Enforcement
Each of the Principles apply to the Organization’s practices as follows:
Principle 1 – Management
We will maintain and protect the personal information under our control. We have policies and procedures for ensuring privacy and security of data, which are strictly enforced to protect the individuals from whom we may collect personal information. If you have questions about this privacy policy or our use of your information, or if you need help changing your personal information, please contact us by email at accounting@georgianaccounting.ca.
Principle 2 – Notice
The Organization will identify to you the purposes for which it will collect or use personal information before or at the time the information is collected.
The Organization collects the personal information of customers for purposes of tax filing and financial statement compilation, and will obtain agreement from you, and authorization to provide such information to CRA, (Canada Revenue Agency). Your personal information will not be provided to any other third party without your written authorization.
Principle 3 – Choice and Consent
Except where required or permitted by law, your informed consent is required for the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information. Should we wish to make use of your personal information for a secondary purpose (such as a mailing list), your consent will be obtained, and you may opt-out of this secondary use whenever you wish.
By providing personal information to us, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy.
You may withdraw your consent at any time; however, by doing so, the Organization may not be able to provide you with the goods and services that you requested.
Principle 4 – Collection
The personal information collected by us shall be limited to those details necessary for the purposes identified to you. We may collect this information from you [via the Internet, over the telephone, in person or from third-party sources, such as credit reporting agencies].
Principle 5 – Use, Retention and Disposal
We will only use or disclose your personal information in accordance with the purposes for which it was originally collected unless you have otherwise consented, or when required or permitted by law. We will keep your personal information only for as long as is required to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law.
We will use your personal information to:
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[process business transactions]
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[addressing inquiries or complaints about goods and services]
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[purchase of goods and services]
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[participation in marketing promotions]
Principle 6 – Access
Upon your written request, we shall inform you of: (i) the type of personal information we have collected; (ii) how we have used your personal information in the past, and how we may in the future; and (iii) whether or not we have disclosed your personal information to any third parties (and, if so, to whom). You may ask about the accuracy and completeness of your personal information, and you may request that it be changed, if appropriate.
Please note that before we are able to provide you with any information or correct any inaccuracies, we may ask you to confirm your identity and provide additional information to help us to respond to your request.
Principle 7 – Disclosure to Third Parties
Except as explained in this privacy policy, as required by law or regulation, or as otherwise consented to by you, we do not disclose any personal information to third parties.
Principle 8 – Security for Privacy
The security of your personal information is a priority to the Organization. The Organization is responsible for protecting personal information under its control, including personal information that has been transferred to, or received from, a third party.
In the event that personal information is transferred to a third party, the Organization will take steps to ensure that such recipients safeguard the Personal Information and use the information only for authorized purposes. Some examples of such measures are as follows:
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[physical security measures, such as restricted access facilities and locked filing cabinets]
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[electronic security measures for computerized personal information, such as password protection, database encryption and personal identification numbers]
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[organizational processes, such as limiting access to such personal information to a selected group of individuals]
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[contractual obligations with third parties that require access to personal information, by agreements stipulating the confidentiality of the information and requiring them to protect and secure the personal information]
Only employees with a business need to know, or whose duties reasonably so require, are granted access to personal information, and shall be required to respect the privacy of that information.
Our Employees and Your Personal Information
In the course of daily operations, access to private, sensitive, and confidential information is restricted to authorized employees who have a legitimate business purpose and reason for accessing it. As a condition of their employment, all employees of the Organization are required to follow this policy. Employees are informed about the importance of privacy and they are required to agree to a code of conduct that prohibits the disclosure of any personal information to unauthorized individuals or parties.
Unauthorized access to and/or disclosure of personal information by an employee of the Organization is strictly prohibited. All employees are expected to maintain the confidentiality of personal information at all times and failing to do so will result in appropriate disciplinary measures, which may include dismissal.
Principle 9 – Quality
We shall make every reasonable effort to ensure your personal information is accurate, complete, and up to date. You are responsible for advising the Organization of any inaccuracies or changes to your personal information. Any such inaccuracies or changes may be reported to Customer Service.
Principle 10 – Monitoring and Enforcement
If you have questions about this policy or our use of your information, or if you need help changing your personal information, please contact us.
Websites Governed by this Privacy Policy
The website that is governed by the provisions and practices stated in this privacy policy is: [www.georgianaccounting.ca].
The Organization’s website may contain links to other third-party sites that are not governed by this privacy policy. Although we endeavour to only link to sites with high privacy standards, our privacy policy will no longer apply once you leave the Organization’s website. Additionally, we are not responsible for the privacy practices employed by other third-party websites. Therefore, we suggest that you examine the privacy statements of those sites to learn how your information may be collected, used, shared, and disclosed.
Updating this Privacy Policy
Any changes to our privacy policy and information handling practices will be acknowledged in this policy in a timely manner. We may add, modify, or remove portions of this policy when we feel it is appropriate to do so. You may determine when this policy was last updated by referring to the date at the bottom of this page.
BY PROVIDING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO US, YOU SIGNIFY YOUR CONSENT TO OUR COLLECTION, USE AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY.
Last revised Thursday, January 28, 2021
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