HMRC Recognition
Ocean Across is progressing through the HMRC payroll software recognition process.
Trust & Security
Clear commitments. Honest status.
Ocean Across is building the security, assurance and operational controls expected of a production UK payroll platform. This page distinguishes what is underway from what is still planned or awaiting technical confirmation.
✓ VerifiedConfirmed and suitable for public use.
◌ In ProgressA formal process has started.
○ Planned / TBCProvision exists, but the commitment or specification is not final.
Current assurance position
The trust architecture is visible now. Claims change only when evidence does.
Every status below must be supported before it is promoted to Verified.
Cyber Essentials
Certification status will be published once it has been formally confirmed for Ocean Across.
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 certification is planned as part of the Ocean Across security roadmap. No certification is currently claimed.
Independent Security Testing
Independent penetration testing will form part of the production security assurance programme.
Encryption & Data Protection
Payroll information is designed to be protected through encryption, authenticated access and role-based permissions. Exact standards will be published after technical validation.
Platform Availability
Ocean Across is being designed for resilient cloud operation with monitoring, backup and recovery controls appropriate to a production payroll platform.
Data protection
Payroll data deserves deliberate handling.
Ocean Across is designed to support responsible handling of personal payroll information through controlled access, appropriate technical safeguards and defined data-processing practices.
Role-Based Access
Control access according to user responsibilities.
Encryption
Protect information during transmission and storage using appropriate security controls.
Audit & Traceability
Maintain visibility over relevant payroll and user activity.
Data Management
Manage payroll information within documented retention, processing and deletion processes.
Security Monitoring
Monitor the production environment for operational and security events.
Policies & evidence
Documentation will grow with the platform.
Only published and current documents are linked. Remaining items will be added before launch once approved.
Privacy PolicyAvailable now →
Security OverviewAvailable now →
Data Processing AgreementPlanned before launch
SubprocessorsPlanned before launch
Service StatusPlanned before launch
Need assurance information?
Discuss the requirements around your payroll operation.
Tell us what your organisation needs to validate and we will explain the current position without overstating what is still in development.