The FTC Safeguards Rule requires PTIN holders to have a Written Information Security Plan on file. We walk you through a simple questionnaire and prepare your custom WISP document — delivered in 48 hours, no calls required.
If your business touches client financial information, federal law generally requires a documented security program — regardless of your size.
H&R Block franchises, independent preparers, and enrolled agents are among the most directly affected by the Safeguards Rule and IRS WISP requirements.
Small accounting firms that access client financial records and tax data are required to have a documented security program in place.
Independent brokers and small lending offices that handle loan applications and financial records fall under the Safeguards Rule.
Any dealership that arranges financing or holds customer credit applications may be subject to FTC requirements.
Independent planners and small RIAs not separately covered by SEC/FINRA requirements.
Check cashers, payday lenders, and consumer installment lenders of all sizes handling consumer financial data.
The FTC can impose fines of up to $50,120 per violation — and every missing safeguard may count as a separate violation. IRS Form W-12 Line 11 requires PTIN holders to certify they have a WISP in place, under penalty of perjury.
There's another risk most preparers don't think about: cyber insurance claims. Some insurers have denied breach claims outright because the business had no Written Information Security Plan on file. If you experience a data breach and can't show documented security procedures, your policy may not pay out — leaving you exposed to client notification costs, legal fees, and regulatory fines all at once.
Having your documentation organized and in order is the first step toward meeting that requirement. Your WISP costs $497.
After checkout you receive a short questionnaire about your business. Most people complete it in about 10–15 minutes, on their own time.
We use your answers to prepare a personalized Written Information Security Plan tailored to your business — not a generic template.
We record a short video explaining each section of your plan so you understand what it contains and how it applies to your business.
Download your WISP, review it, sign it, and keep it on file. You'll have organized, written documentation of your security program based on FTC Safeguards Rule requirements.
No hourly fees, no retainer lock-ins on the base plan. Pay once, get your documentation.
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Read articleChoose your plan below. After payment you'll receive your intake questionnaire. We'll deliver your custom WISP within 48 hours.