Contents tagged with Data Protection News

  • How to reduce payment acceptance risks

    Here are a few ways to minimize risk associated with payment fraud or customer payment disputes.

    In your daily business practices, it is important to know that though card payments make paying easier for you and the consumer, they do not ensure that payment will occur. In order to protect your business against fraud, customer disputes and charge-backs, there are a few risks and suggestions for protecting against them you should keep in mind. 

    Always be wary of customers who wish to pay with numerous cards from the same bank. You can know that the cards were all issued from the same bank if they have posses the same first six digits. Though it is common for buyers to have multiple cards, they are usually issued from different banks as it would not be wise to have numerous credit cards open from a single bank. 

    Furthermore, when dealing with customer … more

  • Banking industry leaders endorse new cybersecurity bill

    A new congressional bill titled

    A new congressional bill titled "Data Security And Breach Notification Act of 2015" aims to increase intelligence and awareness about threats against consumer data. According to PYMNTS, the legislation is designed to enhance standards for data protection and alert entities in the private sector about new vulnerabilities as they arise.

    Sponsored with bipartisan support, the bill was introduced to the Senate this month by Sen. Tom Carper (D-Delaware), and Sen. Roy Blunt, (R-Missouri) and moved successfully through the House Energy and Commerce Committee under the guidance of Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Peter Welch.

    One of the requirements of the bill is that businesses must inform customers within 30 days of a breach that their personal information … more