Security and Compliance

Brevitax maintains the highest standards of security and compliance to protect sensitive tax information and ensure regulatory adherence across all operations.

Data Security Framework

Encryption Standards

• Data in Transit: TLS 1.3 encryption for all data transmission
• Data at Rest: AES-256 encryption for stored data
• Database Security: Encrypted databases with access controls
• File Storage: Encrypted cloud storage with redundancy

Access Controls

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) required for all accounts
• Role-based access control (RBAC) system
• Regular access reviews and deprovisioning
• Principle of least privilege enforcement

Compliance Certifications

Industry Standards

• SOC 2 Type II: Annual compliance audits for security controls
• SSAE 18: Attestation standards for service organizations
• ISO 27001: Information security management system
• NIST Framework: Cybersecurity framework implementation

Tax Industry Compliance

• IRS Publication 1075 compliance for federal tax information
• Treasury Circular 230 adherence for tax practice standards
• State-specific compliance requirements
• Professional licensing and continuing education

Privacy Protection

Data Minimization

We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our services and delete information when no longer needed for business or legal purposes.

User Rights

• Right to access personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to data portability
• Right to opt-out of certain processing

Infrastructure Security

Cloud Security

• AWS/Azure enterprise-grade infrastructure
• Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection
• Web application firewall (WAF) implementation
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems

Monitoring and Incident Response

• 24/7 security monitoring and alerting
• Automated threat detection and response
• Incident response team and procedures
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing

Professional Standards

Tax Professional Verification

• Credential verification for all tax professionals
• Background checks and reference verification
• Continuing education requirements
• Professional liability insurance requirements

Quality Assurance

• Regular quality reviews of professional work
• Client feedback and satisfaction monitoring
• Professional development and training programs
• Disciplinary procedures for non-compliance

Business Continuity

Disaster Recovery

• Automated data backups with geographic redundancy
• Recovery time objective (RTO) of less than 4 hours
• Recovery point objective (RPO) of less than 1 hour
• Regular disaster recovery testing and validation

Service Availability

• 99.9% uptime service level agreement
• Load balancing and auto-scaling infrastructure
• Proactive monitoring and maintenance
• Transparent status reporting and communication