PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to all entities that store, process, or transmit cardholder data (CHD) or sensitive authentication data (SAD). PCI DSS is a set of security standard comprises of technical and operational requirements, developed by PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) for protecting payment data. PCI Security Standards Council or SSC, which was founded by 5 major payment brands American Express, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard and Visa Inc with the purpose of developing and driving the adoption of PCI DSS.

Dell Inc. is an eCommerce Merchant and required to comply with PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).  It is a Level 2 Merchant that eligible to report its PCI compliance status to acquirers through Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQ). We perform PCI DSS Assessment annually and the assessment was validated by certified PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA). Dell Inc. is certified as a PCI DSS Level 2 Merchant.