Payroll
Payroll Data Security: DPDP Act and Best Practices
2025-11-30 · 7 min
Salary, bank and Aadhaar data are 'personal data' under the DPDP Act. Payroll teams must treat them with care.
Consent and notice
Provide a privacy notice and obtain valid consent for processing.
Data minimisation
Collect only what is necessary; mask Aadhaar and bank IDs in MIS.
Vendor controls
Sign DPAs with payroll vendors and audit their security posture.