Privacy Protocols.

Accounting Firm Canada ("We", "Our", "The Firm") is committed to the absolute sovereignty and security of your personal and corporate data. This document outlines the protocols governing the collection, storage, and utilization of information through our digital intake systems, in strict adherence to the **Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)** and the **Canada Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)**.

1. Data Autonomy

We only collect data that is strictly necessary for the provision of professional accounting, tax, and advisory services. This includes contact information, financial ledgers, and statutory identifiers required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We do not collect information that is not directly relevant to our engagement or mandated by law.

2. Encryption & Security Infrastructure

All data transmitted through this portal is protected by industry-standard TLS 1.3 encryption. Our internal storage systems utilize high-fidelity cryptographic standards to ensure your fiscal intelligence remains shielded from unauthorized access. We conduct regular security audits of our national digital network to maintain institutional-grade protection.

3. Usage & Retension

Your information is used solely to provide the services you have requested, to verify your identity, and to comply with professional standards set by provincial CPA bodies. We retain your data only for the period mandated by the *Income Tax Act* (typically seven years) or as long as needed to fulfill our professional obligations to you.

4. Third-Party Liaisons

The Firm never sells, leases, or provides your data to third-party marketing entities. Information is only shared with statutory authorities (such as the CRA) upon your explicit authorization (e.g., via Form Aut-01/T183) or with trusted software partners (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) specifically utilized for your engagement.

5. CASL Compliance

By submitting your email through our forms, you provide "Implied Consent" for us to contact you regarding your specific inquiry. You may provide "Express Consent" to join our technical briefing list. You have the sovereign right to unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in our digital briefings or by emailing info@bomcas.ca.