Diff: FAQ #1162

Can merchants use encryption solutions not listed on the PCI Council?s website to reduce their PCI DSS validation effort?

Earlier Version
2012-08-22T00:00:00+00:00

Later Version
2020-04-17T17:58:00+00:00

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Yes, however, PCI SSC recommends the use of PCI-listed P2PE solutions. Reference ~~Please~~to ~~reference~~What ~~FAQ~~effect ~~1158 regarding~~does the use of a PCI-listed P2PE ~~solutions~~solution ~~regarding~~have on a merchant's PCI ~~DSS.~~

DSS validation? Merchants using encryption solutions that are not included on PCI ~~SSC?s~~SSC's list of Validated P2PE Solutions should consult with their acquirer or the payment brands about the use of these solutions. See ~~FAQ~~How ~~1142~~do I contact the payment card brands? for information regarding contacting the payment brands.

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