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Latest changes to PCI SSC frequently asked questions.

FAQ 1020 Updated

How does PA-DSS support a merchant's PCI DSS compliance?

The PA-DSS details the requirements a payment application must meet in order to facilitate a customer’s PCI DSS compliance. PA-DSS validated payment applications, when implemented in a PCI DSS-compliant environment, …

FAQ 1142 Updated

How do I contact the payment card brands?

Contact details for the payment brands are provided below:

American Express

  • Website: www.americanexpress.com/datasecurity
  • Email: AmericanExpressCompliance@trustwave.com

Discover
- Website: http://www.discovernetwork.com/merchants/data-security/index.html - For questions about the …

FAQ 1142 Updated

How do I contact the payment card brands?

Contact details for the payment brands are provided below:

American Express

  • Website: www.americanexpress.com/datasecurity
  • Email: AmericanExpressCompliance@trustwave.com

Discover
- Website: http://www.discovernetwork.com/merchants/data-security/index.html - For questions about the …

FAQ 1146 Updated

What is the difference between masking and truncation?

Masking is addressed in PCI DSS Requirement 3.3, whereas truncation is one of several options specified to meet PCI DSS Requirement 3.4.

Masking is a method of concealing a …