When you work with Zander Sterling, you can rest assured that your private information will be carefully protected. Our compliance with applicable Internal Revenue Code and data privacy laws, combined with prudent data security measures, is a best practice. For us, it’s about safeguarding the trust you extend to us. Which is why we voluntarily extend our stringent confidentiality practices to all of our client and supplier relationships.
How We Protect You
Data Privacy & Protection
Zander Sterling has undertaken steps required to be compliant with IRC §7216, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); the toughest privacy law in the world.
IRC §7216 prohibits us from disclosing or using client-provided information, without prior consent, for any purpose other than to deliver the services we’ve been retained to provide.
GLBA requires us to maintain safeguards to protect client information.
GDPR imposes strict limitations on how personal data of EU citizens or residents may be processed.
See our Privacy Policy for more details.
People & Policies
Security begins with having the right people, effective training and documented policies.
Zander Sterling evaluates a candidate’s disposition toward privacy and security during the hiring process.
We provide clear, ongoing privacy and cyber security training to employees.
We have written privacy and cybersecurity polices.
Our third-party contracts contain data security and mutual non-disclosure covenants to extend client protections.
Leading Solutions
We use technology solutions from industry leaders to deliver our services.
To ensure Zander Sterling’s client serving capability remains “future-ready”, we source our technology solutions from respected industry leaders – all of whom are compliant with applicable data privacy laws.
Our client-serving software solutions utilize bank-level data encryption technologies.
In addition, 2-step verification protocols are prudently used to protect passwords and other sensitive firm and client data.
Robust IT Security
Professionally managed IT support provides large firm security benefits to our staff and clients.
Staff desktops are continuously monitored and protected from cyber threats by the award-winning SentinelOne™ data security platform.
Our website utilizes leading SSL data encryption links to enhance privacy when accessing our client portal.
Business continuity is enabled through regular backups to external devices and off-site storage of critical information on redundant servers.
U.S. Data
Protections
Our practices comply with IRC §7216 and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
See MoreGLBA requires us to maintain safeguards to protect client information.
When we need to coordinate the delivery of our tax services with a third-party, we obtain our client’s explicit consent(s) to disclosure before any data is exchanged.
GDPR &
Privacy Shield
Zander Sterling is a member of the Privacy Shield Framework and is GDPR compliant.
See MoreWe have undertaken steps required to be compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.
As a result, Zander Sterling meets or exceeds privacy protections required for the transfer of personal data outside of the European Union and Switzerland.
People & Policies
Security begins with having the right people, effective training and documented policies.
See MoreWe provide clear, ongoing privacy and cyber security training to employees.
We have written privacy and cybersecurity polices.
Our third-party contracts contain data security and mutual non-disclosure covenants to extend client protections.
Leading Solutions
We use technology solutions from industry leaders to deliver our services.
See MoreOur client-serving software solutions utilize bank-level data encryption technologies.
In addition, 2-step verification protocols are prudently used to protect passwords and other sensitive firm and client data.
Robust IT Security
Professionally managed IT support provides large firm security benefits to our staff and clients.
See MoreOur website utilizes leading SSL data encryption links to enhance privacy when accessing our client portal.
Business continuity is enabled through regular backups to external devices and off-site storage of critical information on redundant servers.
U.S. Data
Protections
Our practices comply with IRC §7216 and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
See MoreGLBA requires us to maintain safeguards to protect client information.
When we need to coordinate the delivery of our tax services with a third-party, we obtain our client’s explicit consent(s) to disclosure before any data is exchanged.
GDPR &
Privacy Shield
Zander Sterling is a member of the Privacy Shield Framework and is GDPR compliant.
See MoreWe have undertaken steps required to be compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation.
As a result, Zander Sterling meets or exceeds privacy protections required for the transfer of personal data outside of the European Union and Switzerland.
People & Policies
Security begins with having the right people, effective training and documented policies.
See MoreWe provide clear, ongoing privacy and cyber security training to employees.
We have written privacy and cybersecurity polices.
Our third-party contracts contain data security and mutual non-disclosure covenants to extend client protections.
Leading Solutions
We use technology solutions from industry leaders to deliver our services.
See MoreOur client-serving software solutions utilize bank-level data encryption technologies.
In addition, 2-step verification protocols are prudently used to protect passwords and other sensitive firm and client data.
Robust IT Security
Professionally managed IT support provides large firm security benefits to our staff and clients.
See MoreOur website utilizes leading SSL data encryption links to enhance privacy when accessing our client portal.
Business continuity is enabled through regular backups to external devices and off-site storage of critical information on redundant servers.