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    Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance

    Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to the processes by which businesses meet requirements for properly storing, processing, and transmitting credit card information.

    What Is Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance?

    In 2006, the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard outlined a set of regulations that all businesses must follow when processing, storing, or transmitting customers’ credit card information. 

    Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance ensures that businesses take data privacy and security seriously. It’s currently monitored by an independent council comprising representatives from the major credit card companies.

    Some of the major regulations outlined in the PCI compliance materials include:

    • Using firewalls to protect private data;
    • Protecting passwords provided at point-of-sale (POS) systems, Encrypting transmitted data; and
    • Maintaining updated antivirus software.

    Aligning with PCI compliance regulations can be a boon for businesses, as it proves to customers that the business’ systems are up-to-date and secure. This can lead to greater customer loyalty and trust. To best keep pace with these regulations, businesses should embed compliance practices into their corporate security strategies.

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