What are PCI Data Security Standards?
Visa® and MasterCard® have mandated compliance standards to ensure
cardholder data (e.g. cardholder name, account number, expiration date)
is processed, transmitted, stored and/or retained in a secure manner. Under
NO circumstances should card track data (cardholder data contained
in the magnetic stripe) be stored. |
Who must comply with these standards?
All merchants accepting credit and debit card transactions must comply
with PCI standards. |
What do I need to do?
You need to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire and perform a
Quarterly Network Scan on your system to detect potential vulnerabilities.
Contact SecurityMetrics, our preferred certified third party Assessor,
at (800) 557- 4797 for assistance. |
What if I don’t comply?
You could face significant fines and be financially responsible for
any transactions that may become compromised at your location or
any other merchant location where the compromised card is used
fraudulently. |
Where can I get more information on PCI Standards,
Security Metrics, and alternate Assessors?
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