Automated data processing is the creation and implementation of technology that automatically processes data. ... The purpose of automated data processing is to quickly and efficiently process large amounts of information with minimal human interaction and share it with a select audience.

How does automatic data processing work?

ADP's Basic Idea

Rather than manually inputting an employee's worked hours, pay rates, tax rates and deductions into a spreadsheet, the ADP software performs each step quickly and automatically. HR managers can review the payroll before processing it and can then approve the payroll for payment.

What is ADP machinery?

Definition. ADP equipment is. any device, regardless of its use, size or capacity, that performs logical, arithmetic and storage functions by electronic manipulation of data and includes any property and communication facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such a device. . . .