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PCI from Security Metrics or First Data? There may be some confusion right now as some of our customers are being contacted to renew their PCI compliance with Security Metrics, while others are being contacted by First Data, and a few by both! Here’s the skinny on what is happening. |
When the PCI regulations went into effect a few years ago, First Data contracted Security Metrics to provide the certificates of compliance for its merchants. To simplify the application process, reduce billing errors and make the submission of the certificates to the Payment Card Industry, First Data has determined that we can better serve our customers if the PCI compliance is done internally rather than by a third party.
First Data was Security Metrics biggest client and they are resorting to questionable tactics to retain their business. For many reasons, some of which are listed above, and the fact that Security Metrics doesn’t report your “compliant” status to the card... Read More