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New Data Security Requirements for ACH Originators

Agile Payments

As of June 30, 2021, a new rule on supplementing data security requirements goes into effect for ACH originators that have an annual volume of 6 million transactions or greater. The rule requires the originators (and third party service providers) to protect bank account information unreadable when it's stored electronically.

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Payments Providers Combat The Conflict Between Security, User Experience

PYMNTS

In financial services, demand for ease of use and security are sky-high, even for business customers. But for many service providers, achieving one can often mean compromising the other. Other regulations adding weight to financial service providers’ compliance burden include Europe’s PSD2 and the U.K.’s

Security 101
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Why FIs Are Taking Payments Multi-Cloud

PYMNTS

There is an array of benefits to wielding multiple cloud service providers, he said. It mitigates against the risk of a loss of service or vendor lock-in because if one service goes down, others are likely still running. The bigger challenge is more often the ability to ensure that data can seamlessly flow between clouds.

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How to Choose Right PCI SAQ for Your Business

VISTA InfoSec

In the world of digital transactions, businesses handling payment cards must demonstrate their data security measures through the Payment Card Industry Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PCI SAQ). Your choice depends on your credit card transaction and cardholder data management. No connection of these devices to other systems.

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The Future of Open Banking: How Compliance Impacts Innovation

Innovative Payments Association

By allowing third-party financial service providers to access consumer banking data through APIs, open banking has the potential to create a more competitive and innovative financial ecosystem.

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What Open Banking Means For China, Challenger Banks And SMBs

PYMNTS

Such data sharing and partnerships enable service providers to augment their products for better user experiences, and increasingly, small businesses aren’t keeping quiet about their demands for richer banking services. Open Banking Drives Challenger Bank Adoption.

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New York Proposes Major Changes to Cybersecurity Regulation

FICO

The NYDFS requires data encryption not just for data in-transit but also for data at-rest. The requirements also mandate that organizations include these enhanced standards in their contracts with third-party service providers. Annual certification.