PCI Compliance - Protecting your Member Data!

Flocknote and our third-party payment processor, Stax are committed to data security! One step in their multifaceted approach to data security is compliance with the standards and requirements set by the Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard (aka PCI Compliance.) In this article we dive more into PCI Compliance, why it's important, and how to ensure your church is up to date!

🔐 What is PCI Compliance?

PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance is adherence to The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, a set of requirements intended to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a highly secure environment.

Why does my church need to be PCI Compliant? Is this optional? 

PCI compliance shows that your church or organization is taking the security measures needed to keep cardholder data secure so you must become compliant. This is required so make sure to put this on your to-do list! If by chance you do not become compliant within a certain time frame, you will incur a fee from Stax.

How often must my church update its compliance? 

The standards for payment processing are constantly advancing, to make sure that your church or organization complies with the most up-to-date requirements, PCI compliance must be renewed annually.

How does the compliance process work?

Financial Controllers will be required to complete an annual questionnaire, the team at Flocknote will be happy to assist with this process.

Have more questions about PCI Compliance? Reach out to our team at help@flocknote.com