# Data Scopes - Field-Level Control Over API Data

> Request only the data you need. Minimize exposure, maximize compliance, and improve performance across all your integrations with field-level data filtering.

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Early Access

# Data ScopesField-Level Control
Request only the data you need. Minimize exposure, maximize compliance, and improve performance across all your integrations.

[Get started for free](/signup?product=unify)[Developer guide
](https://developers.apideck.com/guides/data-scopes-for-hris)

WITHOUT DATA SCOPES
{"id": "emp_123",
"first_name": "Jane",
"last_name": "Doe",
"email": "jane@company.com",
"ssn": "***-**-1234",
"salary": 125000,
// ... 41 more fields
}

WITH DATA SCOPES
{"id": "emp_123",
"first_name": "Jane",
"last_name": "Doe",
"email": "jane@company.com"
}

## Transparent consent that builds trust
Your users see exactly what data your application needs. With Vault's built-in consent screen, requesting field-level permissions becomes a seamless part of the integration flow.

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Clear permission requests

Users understand exactly what data they're sharing

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Granular control

Show read vs. write access for each field

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No development needed

Consent UI is automatically generated from your data scopes

[Developer guides](https://developers.apideck.com/apis/vault/guides)[Learn about Vault](/products/vault)

## Requested Data Access
The application is requesting permission to access the following data.

Customers
4 fields
display_nameReadWrite

company_nameReadWrite

emailRead

notesRead

Invoices
4 fields

Payments
3 fields

By authorizing you agree to grant the application access to the data listed above.

AcceptDeny

## When APIs return more than you need

Without Data Scopes
With Data Scopes

50+ fields returned when you only need 3-5
Request exactly the fields you need

Sensitive data (SSN, salary) exposed unnecessarily
Sensitive data never reaches your app

Larger payloads impact performance
Smaller payloads, faster responses

No standardized filtering across APIs
Consistent filtering across 200+ connectors

Compliance burden for audits
Built-in data minimization for compliance

## Benefits of Data Scopes
Field-level filtering gives you complete control over API data access while improving performance and compliance

### Privacy by Design
Request only the data your application needs. Support GDPR data minimization requirements out of the box.

### Faster Responses
Smaller payloads mean faster response times and reduced bandwidth costs for your application.

### Audit Ready
Demonstrate data access controls for SOC 2, HIPAA, and other security compliance audits.

### Consumer Control
Let your customers choose exactly what data they share through Vault configuration.

### Universal Filtering
Consistent field filtering across 200+ connectors, even when downstream APIs don't support it.

### Flexible Levels
Define scopes at application, consumer, or per-request level for maximum control.

### For developers
Simple configuration through API or dashboard. Define scopes once, enforce automatically across all requests.

- →Declarative scope definitions
- →Per-request override capability
- →Works with existing SDKs

### For compliance teams
Demonstrate data minimization practices with clear audit trails showing exactly what data your application accesses.

- →GDPR data minimization support
- →SOC 2 access control evidence
- →Centralized policy management

[Get started for free](/signup?product=unify)[View developer guide
](https://developers.apideck.com/guides/data-scopes)

## The data you need, nothing more
Data Scopes filter API responses before they reach your application, returning only the fields you specify.

Without Data Scopes
47 fields
{ "id": "emp_123",
 "first_name": "Jane",
 "last_name": "Doe",
 "email": "jane@company.com",
 "ssn": "***-**-1234",
 "salary": 125000,
 "bank_account": "****4567",
 "home_address": "123 Main St",
 "phone_number": "+1-555-0123",
 "date_of_birth": "1990-05-15",
 "hire_date": "2021-03-01",
 "department_id": "dept_456"
 // ... 35 more fields
}
● Sensitive fields like SSN, salary exposed

With Data Scopes
4 fields
{ "id": "emp_123",
 "first_name": "Jane",
 "last_name": "Doe",
 "email": "jane@company.com"
}
● Only the fields you need

47 fields4 fields91% reduction

Early Access
## Now available for HRIS & Accounting
Data Scopes are currently available for the HRIS and Accounting API, with more Unified APIs coming soon.

[Get started for free](/signup?product=unify)[Developer guide
](https://developers.apideck.com/guides/data-scopes)

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### HRIS
Sync employee directories without accessing salary, SSN, or banking details

idfirst_namelast_nameemaildepartment

### Accounting
Access invoice totals and status without exposing full customer PII

idtotaldue_datestatusinvoice_number

### More APIs coming soon
CRM, ATS, and more Unified APIs will support Data Scopes soon.

## Real-time, secure data
Our security approach focuses on security governance, risk management and compliance.

### Zero Data Retention
We do not store your data. API calls are processed in real-time and passed directly from the source to your app.

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### SOC2 Certified
Our security framework maintains the highest level of compliance with industry standards.

No data storageApideck does not store your customer data, providing you with high-level data loss protection.

Real-time dataBecause Apideck does not cache your information, you get instant up-to-date information without waiting for syncs.

Usage-based billingOur usage-based billing model provides you with full control on your spend.

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