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Hodgkinsons Take Extra Measures to Ensure Client Funds are Safe from Hackers

Hodgkinsons take the safety of their Client’s data very seriously and therefore implement specific steps which prevent Hackers from obtaining such information.​

Hodgkinsons Take Extra Measures to Ensure Client Funds are Safe from Hackers

Here at Hodgkinsons we understand the sensitivity of data and the importance of ensuring that such data is stored and transferred securely. Information is often transferred through web portals, emails and other cloud services which can often be the target for cyber-attacks particularly when dealing with large sums of money in conveyancing transactions.

Information security poses a high risk as hard copies can often be lost or stolen whereas cyber criminals do not need to be physically present to access online data. It is not uncommon for cyber attacks to leave devastating effects on all parties concerned when money goes missing to an unknown source. We understand that if information is lost or stolen, this may harm our Clients’ interests and we therefore take extra steps to secure this information as safely as possible.

In order to reduce risks and avoid such attacks, Hodgkinsons deploy the appropriate encryption software. Our Company have partnered with Egress Switch, a program which enables users to send and receive sensitive data securely. Employees at Hodgkinsons use this software when sending confidential information via email and file transfer. Through these actions Hodgkinsons are able to comply with data protection regulations and ensure that when information needs to be shared with third parties, it is done so in a secure manner. Egress email encryption software is certified by the UK Government to enable both Public and Private Sector customers to share sensitive, official data over the internet without the need to manage third party credentials.

At Hodgkinsons your sensitive information is in safe hands. Client trust is important to us and therefore keeping personal information safe and secure remains our top priority. Hodgkinsons services comply to the recent changes in GDPR which relate to protecting client personal information. For more information on Hodgkinsons’ GDPR & Privacy Policy, please visit http://www.hodgkinsons.co.uk/information/gdpr