WISP Weekly

The Compliance Wingman: 5 Battle-Tested Hacks to Keep Your PTIN Safe & Client Data Secure

May 17, 2025

The Compliance Wingman May 2025 | Vol. 3, Issue 5 Is Your WISP a Paper Tiger? 5 IRS & FTC Safeguards Hacks to Bulletproof Client Data Your PTIN’s Lifeline: A WISP Blueprint That Won’t Kill Your Workflow Tax season’s headed your way, and a single data breach can shred your PTIN—and your reputation—faster than you… Read.

8 Cybersecurity Power Moves to Transform Your IRS WISP From Compliance to Competitive Edge

May 17
The PTIN Panic Button: Your 5-Step Emergency Guide to IRS WISP & FTC Safeguards Compliance

May 17
# Turn Your Security Plan from Paper Tiger to Practice Guardian: 5 Quick Fixes the IRS & FTC Will Love # Turn Your Security Plan from Paper Tiger to Practice Guardian: 5 Quick Fixes the IRS & FTC Will Love

May 17
Subject: WISP Compliance for PTIN Holders: Ensuring IRS & FTC Data Protection As a small-business tax preparer with a PTIN, you’re required to implement an IRS-approved Written Information Security Program (WISP) that meets FTC standards for safeguarding sensitive client data. This guide breaks down key WISP components—like risk assessments, access controls, encryption, and breach-response procedures—and aligns them with FTC data-protection rules. Follow these practical steps to secure your practice, maintain regulatory compliance, and protect your professional reputation.

May 17
Why Every Accounting Firm Needs a WISP: 3 Steps to IRS-Compliant Cybersecurity

May 17