Client confidentiality: danger of overheard conversations

Moneypenny’s head of the finance sector Louise Wilson explains why telephone confidentiality should be front of mind at accountancy firms 

Picture the scene: a receptionist in an accountancy practice takes calls at a front desk with a seating area beside them. Sitting in this space means it is entirely possible that you might hear the telephone conversations being made or received - including who the receptionist is talking to, who they are transferring calls to and which services the caller might need, perhaps insolvency support, audit expertise or tax advice. 

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