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PCI DSS
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Also called: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
Security requirements for organizations that handle payment-card data.
Why it matters
Using a payment provider can reduce exposure but does not automatically remove every PCI responsibility.
Technical detail
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard defines technical and operational controls for protecting account data, with obligations determined by an entity’s role and scope.
Examples
- A hosted payment form can keep raw card numbers out of the platform’s servers.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by [email protected]. Next review due January 11, 2027.
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard — PCI Security Standards Council Accessed 7/11/2026
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