PCI FAQ’s

What is PCI?

• The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements to ensure that all credit card data and processing is completed in a secure and safe way.

What is cardholder data?

• Cardholder data includes all data you can find on a credit card, as well as address, social security number, name, date of birth…etc. Any sensitive data used to process credit card transactions is cardholder data.

How can I take online payments?

• Online payments can be set up through our current payment processor, Nelnet. For more information, please contact Sarah Anderson at anderssb@uwosh.edu.
• Paypal, Venmo, Square, and other similar platforms are not acceptable payment gateways.

Who can we contact with questions or concerns about PCI?

• Please contact the PCI team at pci@uwosh.edu for questions about PCI compliance.