PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard(PCI DSS) is a set of information security standards developed in 2004 by Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Managed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council(PCI SSC), this compliance program aims to protect credit and bank card transactions in the fight against data theft and fraud. While PCI DSS does not have the legal authority to enforce compliance, it is a requirement for any business involved in credit or debit card transactions processing. It is the best way to protect sensitive information, thus helping businesses build lasting and reliable relationships with their customers.