Archive for October 20, 2006

Does PCI Compliance Ensure Compliance With Privacy Laws and Regulations?

Given the complexity of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, many organizations may conclude that complying with the PCI DSS will then ensure compliance with the myriad of state and federal laws and regulations that address privacy and data security (see Payment Card Industry Compliance and Data Breach Laws). Dr. Heather Mark addresses the relationship between PCI compliance and privacy in this month’s edition of Transaction World magazine.

She specifically addresses the legal requirement to provide a Notice, which is usually covered in the Privacy Policy on a website. She says that future articles will “attempt to answer the questions surrounding the intersection of privacy and security.” This should be a very helpful source of information for organizations trying to navigate these treacherous waters.

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