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PCI Security Standards Council Statement on Recent Data Breaches

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January 18, 2007




PCI Security Standards Council Statement on Recent Data Breaches


A recent press announcement was made regarding a data security breach at a large
retailer. This incident underscores the need for all businesses to ensure that they handle
customer payment card data with the utmost vigilance.

The security of customer payment data is not just a payment brand issue but is the
responsibility of all businesses that participate in the payment process. All merchants
and service providers that store, process and transmit payment card data are required
by the payment brands to comply with the PCI Data Security Standard – their customers
expect it and their reputations depend on it.

The PCI Security Standards Council is dedicated to driving greater education,
awareness and adoption of the PCI Data Security Standard to ensure that all
stakeholders involved in the payment process conduct their business responsibly.




For more information please contact:
Text100 for PCI Security Standards Council
212-871-4083
pci@text100.com