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PCI DSS compliance: Everything you need to know

Helen Huyton, Merchant Data Security Analyst at Adyen, dives into the not-so-scary world of PCI DSS compliance.

Helen Huyton, Merchant Data Security Analyst  ·  Adyen
5 January, 2023
 ·  6 minutes
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Disclaimer: This article should be used only for guidance purposes, and should not be taken as definitive advice. You should always consult your acquirer or a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) for clarification.

As the population increases, so does the amount of data that’s processed every day. In the last few years alone, over 90% of the data in the world was generated. And it’s only going to increase.

According to PCI SSC, the average total cost of a data breach is $3.8 million, which is a compelling reason to avoid one if you possibly can. And, while it can be hard to stay on top of compliance requirements, poor handling of payment card details can have serious implications.

In this article, we’ll explore what we’ve learned over the years in helping businesses stay on the right side of PCI DSS. And we’ll outline the steps you can take to build a sustainable, secure business.

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