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Tax Advisors & Law Firms

Client data, professional secrecy, GDPR — navigating the advisory profession's data protection landscape.

Data protection for advisory professions

Tax advisors, auditors, and law firms handle some of the most sensitive personal and business data imaginable: financial records, legal disputes, corporate structures, personal wealth details. They are also subject to professional secrecy obligations that interact with — but do not replace — GDPR requirements.

Key compliance challenges

  • Professional secrecy under tax and legal professional rules vs. GDPR obligations
  • Client data management — retention, access control, secure disposal
  • Digital document management systems and cloud storage
  • Data Processing Agreements with cloud providers and accounting software vendors
  • Employee data management
  • Data transfers to tax authorities, courts, and regulatory bodies
  • Marketing communications to prospective clients — newsletter compliance
  • Anti-money laundering documentation and GDPR

Advisory profession expertise

AGIDAT understands the specific regulatory environment of tax advisors and law firms — including the interplay between professional secrecy obligations, mandatory data retention periods, and GDPR data subject rights. We help you navigate this complex landscape pragmatically and sustainably.