Category Archives: Legal Issues

New PCI Version 2.0

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Tom Mahoney

PCI Version 2.0 has been officially released. There are some subtle, but important, changes. Continue reading →

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A bit of good news for PCI compliance – but only in Washington

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Tom Mahoney

Merchants that are PCI compliant have no safe harbor. If they are breached, PCI compliance means nothing. The State of Washington has fixed that. Continue reading →

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Here’s a way to fight back

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Tom Mahoney

Several restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi are fighting back against a processor over a hack. Good idea! Continue reading →

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Google’s Sidewiki

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Tom Mahoney

Yes, YOUR website is being vandalized as you read this. Continue reading →

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IRS and Merchant Accounts

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Tom Mahoney

I find it to be a bit troubling that First Data agrees to allow the IRS to go through merchant records. Continue reading →

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