Read All About It: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards

The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) were created out of a growing need to protect the confidential information of consumers against the vulnerability of potential security threats. Businesses that do not comply with PCI DSS may face fines up to $500,000 and also will be subject to stricter auditing demands and even risk the possibility of being unable to process credit card transactions in the future.

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