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Michael Arthur, CIPP/US

A free WISP template for small tax practices

An editable Word file built on the IRS Publication 5708 outline. Fill in the highlighted fields with your firm's details and you have a written plan.

What's inside

  1. Objective
  2. Purpose
  3. Scope
  4. Responsible officials
  5. Risk assessment
  6. Inside-the-firm safeguards
  7. Outside-the-firm safeguards (network, access, encryption, Wi-Fi, remote access, devices, training, vendors)
  8. Implementation and review log

Attachments A–F:

  • A. Retention and disposal
  • B. Rules of behavior
  • C. Breach procedures
  • D. Staff acknowledgement
  • E. Hardware inventory
  • F. Authorized people

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A filled-in template does not certify that a firm meets any requirement. General information, not legal advice. Not affiliated with the IRS.