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Overview: This Implementations resource answers the most common questions about PCI Compliance. |
What is PCI DSS?
The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is a set of requirements for enhancing payment account data security. These standards were developed by the PCI Security Council (founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa Inc.) to facilitate industry-wide adoption of consistent data security measures on a global basis. The standard aims to increase awareness and promote best practices in the handling of sensitive information to minimizing identity theft and fraudulent transactions.
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