PCI compliance – what is it?
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Why you need to be PCI compliant
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard that sets out requirements for the handling of card holder data such as payment receipts and stored card details.
PCI DSS compliance is compulsory for all businesses and individuals processing card payments. By being compliant you are protecting your business from car fraud and minimising the chance of a card holder data breach. Processing card holder data in a compliant manner and completing the required PCI DSS assessment also protects you and your business from large fines in the event of a data breach.
We understand the PCI Compliance process can be confusing which is why Active Payments also offers an enhanced PCI managed service to assist our customers.
Register on the PCI website for your acquiring bank (i.e. Elavon, First Data) – see PCI FAQ below for details
Use the username and password provided by your acquiring bank to access the PCI portal
Complete the required merchant profile. You will then be guided to complete the appropriate Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
By completing these steps, you will be PCI Compliant for the following 12 months
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Got a question about PCI Compliance?
Take a look below at our frequently asked questions.
Q: What is PCI Compliance?
A: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard that sets out requirements for the handling of card holder data such as payment receipts and stored card details.
Q: Do I have to become PCI Compliant?
A: PCI DSS compliance is compulsory for all businesses and individuals processing card payments. By being compliant you are protecting your business from card fraud and minimising the chance of a card holder data breach. Processing card holder data in a compliant manner and completing the required PCI DSS assessment also protects you and your business from large fines in the event of a data breach.
Q: How do I become PCI Compliant?
A: You have 90 days from when your acquiring account is opened to become PCI Compliant, after the 90 days you may incur PCI non-compliance fees. Within the first 14 days of your acquiring account being opened you will receive instructions on how to become PCI Compliant, if you have any problems with this please give us a call on 03332 400 833.
Q: I need help becoming PCI Compliant, what do I do?
A: Please give us a call on 03332 400 833 for assistance.
Q: What happens if I am not PCI compliant?
A: If you have not completed or failed the PCI questionnaire you will incur non-compliance fees and may be liable for large fines in the event of a cardholder data breach. Our managed PCI programme is available in order to help prevent this from happening.
Q: Where do I go to become PCI Compliant?
A: First Data: https://compliance.firstdatams.com/safemaker/login/.
Elavon: www.elavonsecuritymanager.com
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