Is there a way to use the tax function of Bivio without
putting members' Social Security numbers online? Can they
be hand entered after the taxes are prepared? We have
several members who have concerns about having this
identification information on a web site.

Cynthia Mathwick writes:
> Is there a way to use the tax function of Bivio without
> putting members' Social Security numbers online?

Yes. We do not require Social Security numbers, your address, or your
phone number. You can use all the accounting and tax features
without this information. When you print out your club tax return,
we'll notify you that this information is missing and you need to fill
it in.

> Can they be hand entered after the taxes are prepared?

Yes. Indeed, you can enter them directly into Adobe Acrobat Reader
just before you print your K1s and 1065. Alternately, you can
write them in by hand.

> We have several members who have concerns about having this
> identification information on a web site.

Perhaps a brief explanation of what we do to protect your data will
help your members feel more comfortable. Our business is based on
your trust. We have taken several steps to help ensure your data
remains safe.

All critical data such as EINs, SSNs, and credit card numbers are
stored in our database in an encrypted format. The key to decrypt
these numbers is know by only three persons. Our servers must be
started by one of these individuals who must enter this key manually.

Our site has been approved and is periodically reviewed by TRUSTe
(http://www.truste.org), the premier Web Privacy Organization.

I hope this helps you feel more comfortable with bivio.

Cheers,
Rob Nagler
bivio Inc.