Last week’s ‘Whopper of a Breach’ article regarding the $200K in fines levied against a Burger King Franchisee, caused alot of our merchants to call in and ask more questions about PCI Compliance.
- Could this happen to me?
- Is my business compliant?
- Do I need to do anything else to make sure my customer’s cards are protected?
We have seen PCI Compliance go from an unknown, fee related issue to a very critical part of making sure businesses are insulated from breaches and fines. Instead of merchants asking questions like ‘WHY do I have to be compliant’, they are now asking questions like ‘HOW do I protect myself and my customers’. Most larger companies are now dedicating staff members to insure they are not blindsided by breaches! And small businesses? Many small business owners now understand that a single incident can cause catastrophic damage to their business and they are taking the steps to become compliant, in an effort to protect themselves from the financial fallout of card breaches. Even micro businesses (think a few transactions per month or even per year) need to make sure they are PCI Compliant- NO ONE IS EXEMPT!!
If you accept any credit cards, the industry mandates apply to you!!
Today’s Blog is dedicated to education and sharing the answers to the most commonly asked questions related to PCI Compliance. Please call our office (1-888-249-9919) or email our team (Service@TotalMerchantConcepts.com) if you would like a copy of our PCI FAQ, a free risk assessment or just confirmation on your PCI Compliant status.
PROTECT CARD DATA
Cheri Perry
Sunday, February 5, 2012
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