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πŸ’Ό 3.2.1 Account data storage is kept to a minimum through implementation of data retention and disposal policies, procedures, and processes.

  • Contextual name: πŸ’Ό 3.2.1 Account data storage is kept to a minimum through implementation of data retention and disposal policies, procedures, and processes.

  • ID: /frameworks/pci-dss-v4.0/03/02/01

  • Located in: πŸ’Ό 3.2 Storage of account data is kept to a minimum.

Description​

Include at least the following:

  • Coverage for all locations of stored account data.
  • Coverage for any sensitive authentication data (SAD) stored prior to completion of authorization. This bullet is a best practice until its effective date; refer to Applicability Notes below for details.
  • Limiting data storage amount and retention time to that which is required for legal or regulatory, and/or business requirements.
  • Specific retention requirements for stored account data that defines length of retention period and includes a documented business justification.
  • Processes for secure deletion or rendering account data unrecoverable when no longer needed per the retention policy.
  • A process for verifying, at least once every three months, that stored account data exceeding the defined retention period has been securely deleted or rendered unrecoverable.

Similar​

  • Sections
    • /frameworks/pci-dss-v3.2.1/03/01
    • /frameworks/pci-dss-v4.0.1/03/02/01

Similar Sections (Take Policies From)​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v3.2.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.1 Keep cardholder data storage to a minimum by implementing data retention and disposal policies.
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.2.1 Account data storage is kept to a minimum through implementation of data retention and disposal policies, procedures, and processes.

Similar Sections (Give Policies To)​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v3.2.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.1 Keep cardholder data storage to a minimum by implementing data retention and disposal policies.
πŸ’Ό PCI DSS v4.0.1 β†’ πŸ’Ό 3.2.1 Account data storage is kept to a minimum through implementation of data retention and disposal policies, procedures, and processes.

Sub Sections​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags