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Paycom SOC 2, Data Privacy & Vendor Risk Report

Before you share customer data with Paycom, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Paycom across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.

Risk Tier
Tier 3 — Moderate Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Mar 23, 2026
🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 27.6 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs🟢Sanctions: Clear — No matches found
SOC 2 Status
Paycom has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Paycom returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Paycom a Moderate Risk tier with 78% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

27 sources checked. Every investigation delivers two audit-ready artifacts: a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — built from independent evidence, not vendor self-attestation.

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Certification & Compliance Status

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◇27 data sources queried per assessment
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✓Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
Risk Tier
Tier 3 — Moderate Risk
Assessment
Conditional
Confidence
78%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — No matches found
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityB (70/100)
Infrastructure2 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
Domain Age27.6 years

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Executive Summary Preview

Paycom (paycom.com) is an established HR and payroll software provider assessed at Tier 3 (Moderate Risk), reflecting a generally sound security posture with several transparency gaps that warrant attention before or during onboarding.

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Key Findings for Paycom

SeverityFindingSource
lowNo subprocessor page foundSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
mediumAI training data practices unclearAI Data Usage Policy

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request Paycom's current SOC 2 Type II report and a bridge letter covering the period since the last audit — contact their security team directly or check https://www.paycom.com/about/security/ for a trust portal link. SOC 2 reports are confidential but routinely shared under NDA with enterprise customers. Confirm the report covers the scope of services you are procuring (payroll, HR, time & attendance, etc.).
  2. Request Paycom's published subprocessor list and a signed Data Processing Agreement (DPA) — begin with their privacy team via the contact options at https://paycom.com/privacy. If they serve EU data subjects under your contract, confirm the DPA includes Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Article 28 subprocessor obligations.
  3. Request written clarification on Paycom's AI data usage policy — specifically ask whether customer payroll and HR data is used to train AI models, which third-party AI providers (if any) process customer data, and what retention periods apply. Document the response and, if training use cannot be ruled out, negotiate a contractual prohibition in your DPA or MSA addendum.
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183+
Vendors assessed
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Average confidence
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Time to report

Intelligence Sources Queried for Paycom

✓Sanctions & Watchlists
✓Business Registration
✓Adverse Media Scan
✓Company Intelligence
✓Domain Analysis
✓Infrastructure Exposure
✓Domain Registration
✓Threat Intelligence
✓Tech Community Sentiment
✓HTTP Security Scan
✓SSL/TLS Analysis
✓Certificate Transparency
✓Web Archive History
✓Threat Intel (OTX)
✓IP Reputation
✓Malware & Phishing Check
✓Website Security Scan
✓Trust & Compliance Scan
✓Subprocessor Discovery
✓FDIC Registry Check
✓SEC Filing Search
✓Historical Media Search
✓Certification Registry

ThirdProof uses a deterministic rules engine to assign risk tiers. AI writes the narrative — rules drive the decision.

What a ThirdProof assessment covers↓

Sanctions Screening

Is Paycom on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

What is Paycom's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.

Business Registration

Is Paycom a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.

Adverse Media Analysis

Has Paycom appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.

Domain & Infrastructure

Is Paycom's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.

Company Intelligence

What are Paycom's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Paycom claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Who does Paycom depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Paycom appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.

Full methodology, rule engine, and AI disclosure: /methodology

Paycom Data Sensitivity & Compliance Context

Paycom Software (NYSE: PAYC) is a publicly traded payroll and HCM platform processing Social Security numbers, bank account details, tax records, salary information, and benefits data for thousands of organizations. The sensitivity of this data makes Paycom a critical vendor in any organization's vendor risk program. Paycom claims SOC 2 certification — organizations should verify the scope covers payroll processing, tax filing, and data storage operations. The 27+ year domain history and publicly traded status provide operational stability and financial transparency through SEC reporting.

Paycom Security Posture

ThirdProof investigated Paycom across 27 intelligence sources and assigned a Moderate Risk (Tier 3) rating with 90% confidence. Sanctions screening returned clear with no OFAC, EU, or UN matches. Domain reputation is clean with a 27+ year history. As a publicly traded company, Paycom's financial health and governance are visible through SEC filings. Organizations should request Paycom's SOC 2 Type II report and assess data protection controls specific to the payroll and HCM modules in use.

Evaluate Paycom for Your Vendor Program

Your first 5 Paycom assessments are free — no credit card, no vendor participation required. ThirdProof queries 27 intelligence sources autonomously: OFAC SDN screening, business registration verification, adverse media analysis, cyber risk scoring, compliance certification checks, and more. Results are delivered in an average of 7 minutes in a format ready for SOC 2 CC9.2, HIPAA, and data privacy compliance evidence packages.

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Frequently asked about Paycom

Does Paycom have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Paycom rated Moderate Risk — No subprocessor page found. See all 2 findings →
Is Paycom on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Paycom returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of March 2026.
What is Paycom's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Paycom a risk tier of Moderate Risk with 78% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of March 2026.
Does Paycom have SOC 2 certification?+
ThirdProof's assessment found that Paycom claims SOC 2 certification. Organizations should request Paycom's current SOC 2 Type II report to verify audit scope, trust service criteria covered, and any exceptions. Given that Paycom processes SSNs, bank account details, and tax data, confirm the SOC 2 report covers payroll processing, data storage, and the specific Paycom modules your organization uses.
How does Paycom protect employee SSN and bank data?+
Paycom processes highly sensitive employee data including Social Security numbers, bank account details, and tax records. Organizations should review Paycom's SOC 2 Type II report for specific controls covering data encryption, access management, and audit logging. ThirdProof's assessment evaluates Paycom's external security posture across 27 intelligence sources — request the full report for infrastructure findings relevant to data protection assessment.
Is Paycom safe for enterprise payroll?+
ThirdProof investigated Paycom across 27 intelligence sources and assigned a Moderate Risk (Tier 3) rating with 90% confidence. Sanctions screening is clear, domain reputation reflects 27+ years of operating history, and Paycom is publicly traded (NYSE: PAYC) providing financial transparency through SEC filings. Organizations should verify SOC 2 scope covers payroll operations and assess Paycom's data protection controls for the volume of employee PII processed.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Paycom?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Paycom produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending Paycom a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Paycom safe to use as a vendor?+
Paycom is a payroll vendor that handles employee SSN, bank account, and tax data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see Paycom's full risk profile.
Does Paycom have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Paycom rated Moderate Risk — No subprocessor page found. See all 2 findings →
Is Paycom FedRAMP authorized?+
FedRAMP authorization is relevant for government contractors evaluating payroll platforms. Based on ThirdProof's assessment, Paycom is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly and consider alternative vendors with FedRAMP authorization where required.
Has Paycom had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly payroll platforms like Paycom that handle employee SSN, bank account, and tax data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is Paycom on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is standard due diligence for payroll vendors. ThirdProof screens Paycom against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Paycom or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Paycom for vendor risk?+
Assessing Paycom as a payroll vendor involves verifying SOC 2 Type II and data privacy regulations compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.

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