Your Data, Protected

PayLink is built with defense-in-depth security. Every layer — from the network to the application — is designed to protect your workforce data.

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TLS/SSL Encryption

All connections are encrypted with TLS 1.2+. HTTPS is enforced across all endpoints. HSTS headers prevent downgrade attacks.

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Role-Based Access Control

8 granular roles: System Admin, Owner, HR Manager, Payroll Manager, Department Manager, Supervisor, Employee, and Contractor. Every API endpoint enforces permissions.

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Secure Authentication

Server-side sessions with httpOnly, secure cookies. Passwords hashed with bcrypt. Automatic session expiry and re-authentication.

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Complete Audit Trail

Every payroll run, schedule change, shift swap, approval, and data modification is logged. Full accountability for compliance.

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Production Error Shielding

Stack traces, SQL errors, and internal paths are never exposed to clients in production. Generic error messages protect implementation details.

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Security Headers

HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, X-XSS-Protection, and Referrer-Policy headers are set on all production responses.

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Database Security

PostgreSQL with encrypted connections. Data at rest encryption. Daily automated backups with point-in-time recovery capability.

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Station Enforcement

Time clock punches can be restricted to approved stations. Prevents unauthorized clock-ins from unapproved locations.

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Self-Hosted Option

Enterprise customers can deploy PayLink on their own infrastructure. Complete data sovereignty with no third-party data storage.

Compliance Built In

PayLink helps you stay compliant with labor laws and tax regulations.

CA

California Labor Law

Daily overtime, double time, meal/rest break tracking, and California-specific DE 9/DE 9C reporting.

IRS

Federal Tax Forms

W-2, 1099-NEC, 941, 940, and 1096 form generation for proper tax filing.

RBAC

Access Controls

Granular permissions ensure employees only access data they're authorized to view and modify.

SOX

Audit Ready

Complete audit trails and payroll audit engine catch discrepancies before they become compliance issues.

Questions About Security?

We're happy to discuss our security architecture and compliance practices in detail.