MyPeopleDoc functions as a digital vault for employees, but accessing it from an Android smartphone raises practical questions: dedicated app or simple mobile browser, storage security, document longevity after changing employers. This article compares the available access methods and details the mechanisms that truly protect your pay slips and HR documents.
Mobile Access to MyPeopleDoc: Android App or Browser
Confusion is common on the Google Play Store. A search for “MyPeopleDoc” returns several results, including the “MyPeople App” published by McDonald’s, which has no connection to the PeopleDoc digital vault. Accessing the MyPeopleDoc employee vault on Android is through an official mobile app available on both Android and iOS, distinct from these namesakes.
For employees wishing to download the MyPeopleDoc app for Android, checking the publisher on the Google Play listing remains the reflex to adopt. The legitimate publisher is associated with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), which acquired PeopleDoc. Meanwhile, access via mobile browser on mypeopledoc.com remains functional and requires no installation.
| Access Method | Installation Required | Push Notifications | Offline Access to Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Android App | Yes (Google Play) | Yes | Limited (downloaded documents) |
| Mobile Browser (mypeopledoc.com) | No | No | No |
| Desktop Browser | No | No | No |
The app offers the advantage of notifications upon receiving a new document (pay slip, employer certificate). The mobile browser, on the other hand, suffices for occasional consultation without cluttering the phone’s storage.
Regulatory Framework for the Digital Vault for Pay Slips
The electronic vault used by MyPeopleDoc is not just a simple cloud storage space. It meets the requirements of decree no. 2016-1762 of December 16, 2016, which regulates the dematerialization of pay slips in France.
These texts impose several technical guarantees on the provider:
- The integrity of documents must be ensured throughout the retention period, which excludes any modification after submission
- Confidentiality relies on data encryption, both at rest and during transfer between the company and the vault
- The minimum retention period covers the employee’s active life plus the years necessary to reach retirement liquidation, potentially spanning several decades
This regulatory obligation distinguishes MyPeopleDoc from a simple public cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox. A compliant digital vault cannot delete your documents, even if your employer cancels their subscription to the platform.
Access Continuity After Leaving the Company
This is the point that most guides overlook. When an employee leaves their company (resignation, dismissal, end of fixed-term contract), the MyPeopleDoc personal space remains accessible via the personal email address provided during registration.
The mechanism works as follows: the company stops sending new documents, but the vault retains all previously submitted files. The employee continues to log in with their personal credentials, regardless of any contractual link with the former employer.
However, if you only provided a work email address (e.g., [email protected]) and it is deactivated after your departure, recovering the account becomes more complex. Providing a personal email address upon account activation is the simplest and often overlooked security measure.
Securing Employee Documents on Mobile: Concrete Actions
Having a compliant digital vault does not exempt users from precautions. The Android app accesses sensitive documents (pay slips, contracts, amendments), and the weak link often remains the phone itself.
Three actions significantly reduce the risk:
- Enable biometric or PIN lock on the phone. An unlocked device provides direct access to any open session
- Use a unique password for the MyPeopleDoc account, distinct from the one used for personal email. A data breach on another service does not compromise the vault
- Periodically download the most critical documents (annual pay slips, final account balance) to a physical medium or a second secure space, to have a copy in case of loss of access to the account
The platform itself manages encryption and long-term archiving. The employee’s role is limited to protecting access to their account and ensuring that their personal information remains up to date.
Difference Between Personal Storage and Regulated Vault
Saving a PDF of a pay slip in the “Downloads” folder of an Android smartphone offers no evidential value in case of a dispute. Only the document stored in the digital vault benefits from the presumption of integrity provided by regulation. The downloaded file remains useful as a backup copy but does not replace the archived original.
The management of dematerialized HR documents relies on a balance between the provider’s infrastructure (compliance, encryption, longevity) and the employee’s habits (strong password, personal email address, regular verification). The mobile app facilitates consultation, but the security of the digital vault is primarily determined at registration and in updating credentials.
