PCI DSS applies to entities that store, process, or transmit cardholder data or can impact the security of the cardholder data environment—including service providers.
The biggest PCI risks in contact centers
- Customers speak PAN/CVV on calls
- Call recordings capture sensitive data
- Agents paste data into CRM notes
- Payment links or forms are not segmented
Controls required from a vendor
- No-sensitive-data recording policy + redaction/muting controls
- Masked payments (agent never sees full card data)
- Locked-down endpoints (USB/copy/paste restrictions)
- Role-based access + audit logs
- Incident response plan + evidence package
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