data. Most contracts provide that you own your own data and it would be a matter of finding out how your data will be delivered and how you will be storing it once you receive it. Ask prospective new payroll providers if you can import historical data into the new software. There may be fees involved - a one‐time fee at implementation and/or ongoing monthly fees. You would then need to decide what data you're interested in importing to your new system, or if you'll need a database to store/access it. 97 Managing a Payroll Department 13 APA's Top Payroll Questions & Answers for 2020