The process of payroll in UAE is a little complicated and time-consuming; hence it is always recommended to outsource your company’s payroll function.

1. Role of Payroll outsourcing in improving
Data security and Confidentiality
Data Security is the practice of protecting digital information from
unauthorized access, corruption or theft throughout its entire lifecycle. It
involves deploying tools and technologies that enhance organizations visibility
into where its critical data resides and how it is used.
Majority of the payroll outsourcing firms are obliged to comply with certain
regulatory and international compliance laws that deal with data security. For
this, they implement certain measures and procedures to safeguard the data;
the prominent ones are;
 Enhanced security for workstations, servers and storage space
 Encryption protocols
 Specific security policies
 Confidentiality clauses to ensure best practices for data protection
 Acquiring certifications
Customers look for certified providers while outsourcing their payroll services
and that is the reason why organizations with major ISO certifications is the
first preference for companies while outsourcing. These certifications ensure
security of data, quality of services and customer satisfaction. Let’s discuss
about some of these certifications which will certify the best practice in data
security, quality of service, risk management, etc.
ISO 9001:2015
The ISO 9001:2015 is the certification for quality management system of an
organization which ensures the quality of services and that the entity is all for
customer satisfaction. This certification is a salient factor to carry out
businesses globally. ISO 9001: 2015 focuses on fulfilling the needs of the
clients in the best possible way by providing high-quality products and
services. Some of the major benefits of ISO 9001:2015 are;

2. 1. Consistent results
2. Great problem-solving abilities
3. Substantial return on investment (ROI)
An ISO 9001:2015 certified company will have the correct procedures in place
to manage any problems and the standard also ensures that entities evolve
and discover novel methods of addressing various types of issues.
The ISO 9001:2015 Certification is only given to companies that have efficient
management systems; hence it goes without saying that all their services and
products fulfill the highest level of international standards.
ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is the international standard for “Information Security Management
System” (ISMS). The ISO 27001:2015 enables organizations to secure data
and information of any kind, be it financial information intellectual property,
employee details or information provided by third parties. ISO 27001 is the
sole standard that can be independently certified to cover people, process and
technology.
The objective of ISO 27001 is to safeguard three aspects of information:
 Confidentiality: only the authorized persons can access information.
 Integrity: only the authorized persons can edit/modify the information.
 Availability: authorized people must be able to access information whenever
they require
ISAE 3402
ISAE 3402 certification issued by the International Auditing and Assurance
Standard Board (IAASB) lets the firms to have their own control policies and
procedures assessed and verified by an independent party. This helps in
scopes for improvement in different operational segments.
ISAE 3402 protects shareholders and the general public from accounting
errors and unlawful practices. The standard helps in the strengthening and

3. improvement of risk management and ensures transparency of the control
framework.
Well, it might be tough to ensure data confidentiality if your organization is
handling payroll of your employees. As they have certain other core functions
to focus on, payroll work might seem taxing and they may not be able to give
the attention it requires. This is one of the major reasons why organizations
prefer to outsource their payroll process.
HLB HAMT offers secure and trusted payroll services and is ranked as one of
the leading payroll service providers in UAE. The company has been serving
local and multi-national companies for years now. HLB HAMT is certified in
ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management Systems, ISO 27001:2015: Information
Security Management and ISAE 3402, Type II: Process Management.
Payroll Process
The process of payroll in UAE is a little complicated and time-consuming;
hence it is always recommended to outsource your company’s payroll
function. Outsourcing payroll in UAE will ensure the assistance of a team of
trained payroll professionals and it frees up the time of the organization,
helping them focus on other projects that add value to their business.
One should be extra vigilant while selecting their payroll provider, as payroll
data is highly sensitive, and one should opt for a provider that can ensure high
levels of data security.
As a leading payroll outsourcing company, HLB HAMT can help solve your
payroll complexities through customized strategies. We take care of our
clients’ entire payroll cycle that includes preparation of payroll reports,
processing salary payment with WPS compliance, accrual management
including Gratuity, pension funds, an online portal for accessing payslips, and
many more. Our leadership team spends the necessary hours in every

4. project, ensuring our clients get refined consulting services to take your
business forward. HLB HAMT provides payroll in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman.
To know more about our payroll process, click here
Disclaimer:
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information,
HLB HAMT will not accept any liability arising out of errors or omissions.
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may be applicable to your situation, treat exhaustively the subjects covered,
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Role of Payroll outsourcing in improving
Data security and Confidentiality
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