PCI DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Summary

Security standard for organizations handling credit card information.

Applies to

Organizations processing credit card transactions.

Example

An online retailer processing credit card payments.

Benefits

Increased security of credit card transactions.

Non-Compliance Risk

High risk of financial penalties, legal action.

Fines

Fines up to $100,000 per month of non-compliance.

Effective date

December 15, 2004

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