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Third party access to client information (working papers) - Webinar on demand

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Learning objectives  

By the end of this event the participants should understand: 

• How to maintain the client's right to confidentiality.   

• Their responsibility for granting third party access to their clients' information; 

• Circumstances where access to clients' information is required by law; 

• Circumstances where access to clients' information is in compliance with reporting standards; and 

• Potential risks when granting access to clients' information to third parties. 

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Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics in detail:  

• Client's right to confidentiality.  

• Third parties' right to personal information. 

• When and how to deny access.  

• Circumstances where access should be granted to third parties:  

  • Access required in terms of: 

    • The Tax Administration Act; 

    • The Companies Act; 

    • POPI Act; 

    • Court proceedings; 

    • SAPS/ Hawks investigations; 

    • CIPC requirements; and  

    • Other authorities.   

  • Access required in compliance with: 

    • International Standards; 

    • IRBA; 

    • SAICA; 

    • SAIPA; and 

    • SAIBA. 

• Access required by internal staff and successor practitioners. 

• Access requested in terms of contractual agreements. 

• Potential risks when granting access.