Security & Data Governance

At Wexley & Associates, security is not an afterthought — it is the foundation of everything we build. From accounting infrastructure to intelligent automation, every part of our system is engineered to uphold the highest standards of data protection, compliance, and operational resilience.

Our Security Principles

1. Enterprise-Grade Encryption

All data — at rest and in transit — is protected using industry-standard encryption protocols (AES-256, TLS 1.3). Sensitive financial records and personal data are stored within secure environments that meet or exceed GDPR, ISO 27001, and UK data protection requirements.

2. Zero Trust Architecture

Access to data and infrastructure is governed by strict identity and permission controls. We follow the principles of Zero Trust — meaning no user, system, or process is inherently trusted. Every request must be verified, authenticated, and logged.

3. Multi-Layered Defence

We employ layered defence mechanisms, including endpoint protection, real-time intrusion detection, behavioural threat analytics, and anomaly monitoring. Backups are encrypted and performed daily with regular disaster recovery testing.

4. AI-Specific Risk Controls

When developing intelligent tools, we go beyond standard cybersecurity. We monitor for adversarial threats, data leakage, and model manipulation. Our models are sandboxed during training, with strict boundaries between AI logic and client data until fully validated.

Data Governance Commitments

1. Transparency & Auditability

Every action taken by our systems is logged and traceable. We maintain a full audit trail for all key operations — including data access, model output, and automated filings — ensuring accountability and traceability at every layer.

2. Data Minimisation & Retention

We only collect what we need, for as long as necessary. Data collection is strictly limited to what is required for service provision, and all records are reviewed regularly for secure archival or deletion in line with UK legal and regulatory standards.

3. Client Control & Consent

Clients remain the owners of their data. We provide clear consent mechanisms, the ability to export or delete data upon request, and never share information with third parties without explicit instruction.

4. Governance Oversight

All internal practices are reviewed under a formal governance structure. This includes quarterly security audits, incident response rehearsals, and continuous updates to policies based on regulatory changes and evolving threat intelligence.

Our Pledge

Wexley & Associates is committed to protecting what matters most — your data, your trust, and your business continuity. Whether you’re a solo founder or a large firm, you can be confident that your information is safeguarded by infrastructure that meets the highest bar for integrity and protection.