Anyone else uneasy with this...?

**Kyajae** · 12 April 2007, 13:26

Originally posted by mrdavies

Hi all,

I've had an email from my accountant with some links to their website with two online forms, one for the P11D and one for a personal tax return. I couldn't help noticing that this information is submitted in the clear over the Internet, i.e not encrypted via HTTPS. Just called them up and they assured me their systems are secure, well its not their systems I am concerned about its the damn internet between me and them!!

Wondered if anyone else felt uneasy about sending all this personal financial information over in the clear... i only mention this as my line of work involves taking advantage of such bad setups

Thoughts?

Accountants count beans. They know nothing about computers.

**mrdavies** · 12 April 2007, 13:31

They should still be aware of security if doing any business activities online..

**ratewhore** · 12 April 2007, 14:12

This is SJD then I assume? You fill the boxes then get a confirmation email back with said details if I remember.

Do bear in mind that, even if the SJD system is not the most secure, the information ends up going into the HMRC system where it's probably open to all and sundry anyway...

**mrdavies** · 12 April 2007, 14:17

lol very true

Well i've asked if I can post the info.. prob say no, so i will have no choice in the matter more than likely.

Anyone else uneasy with this...?