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PCI DSS Compliance Redaction
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PCI DSS Compliance Redaction

Achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance with automated payment card detection and masking. Process cardholder data according to PCI standards with Level 1 certified infrastructure.

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Key Features

PCI DSS Compliance Features

Meeting payment card security standards

PAN Detection

Detect Primary Account Numbers from all major card networks with Luhn validation and IIN verification.

Compliant Masking

Mask PANs per PCI DSS 3.3 requirements: display first six and last four digits maximum.

CVV Protection

Detect and fully redact CVV/CVC/CID codes per Requirement 3.2 - never store after authorization.

Level 1 Certified

Our infrastructure is PCI DSS Level 1 certified with annual QSA audits. Card data never stored.

Audit Documentation

Generate compliance reports documenting PAN handling for your PCI audits.

Payment Integration

Integrate with payment processors, gateways, and financial systems for automated protection.

Simple Process

How It Works

Simple integration, powerful results

01

Upload Content

Send your documents, text, or files through our secure API endpoint or web interface.

02

AI Detection

Our AI analyzes content to identify all sensitive information types with 99.7% accuracy.

03

Smart Redaction

Sensitive data is automatically redacted based on your configured compliance rules.

04

Secure Delivery

Receive your redacted content with full audit trail and compliance documentation.

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Developer Friendly

Easy API Integration

Get started with just a few lines of code

  • RESTful API with JSON responses
  • SDKs for Python, Node.js, Java, Go
  • Webhook support for async processing
  • Sandbox environment for testing
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redaction_api.py
import requests

api_key = "your_api_key"
url = "https://api.redactionapi.net/v1/redact"

data = {
    "text": "John Smith's SSN is 123-45-6789",
    "redaction_types": ["ssn", "person_name"],
    "output_format": "redacted"
}

response = requests.post(url,
    headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}"},
    json=data
)

print(response.json())
# Output: {"redacted_text": "[PERSON_NAME]'s SSN is [SSN_REDACTED]"}
const axios = require('axios');

const apiKey = 'your_api_key';
const url = 'https://api.redactionapi.net/v1/redact';

const data = {
    text: "John Smith's SSN is 123-45-6789",
    redaction_types: ["ssn", "person_name"],
    output_format: "redacted"
};

axios.post(url, data, {
    headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiKey}` }
})
.then(response => {
    console.log(response.data);
    // Output: {"redacted_text": "[PERSON_NAME]'s SSN is [SSN_REDACTED]"}
});
curl -X POST https://api.redactionapi.net/v1/redact \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "text": "John Smith's SSN is 123-45-6789",
    "redaction_types": ["ssn", "person_name"],
    "output_format": "redacted"
  }'

# Response:
# {"redacted_text": "[PERSON_NAME]'s SSN is [SSN_REDACTED]"}
SSL Encrypted
<500ms Response

Understanding PCI DSS Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) establishes security requirements for all organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data. Developed by the major card brands (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB), PCI DSS aims to protect cardholders from fraud by ensuring secure handling of their payment information.

Non-compliance carries serious consequences. Organizations can face fines ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per month, increased transaction fees, and ultimately loss of the ability to accept card payments. Beyond financial penalties, a card data breach can result in millions in remediation costs, legal liability, and devastating reputation damage.

PCI DSS Requirements Relevant to Redaction

Several PCI DSS requirements directly relate to how cardholder data is displayed, stored, and protected:

Requirement 3.3: Mask PAN when displayed (the first six and last four digits are the maximum number of digits to be displayed). This requirement allows certain display scenarios while protecting the full card number.

Requirement 3.4: Render PAN unreadable anywhere it is stored using strong cryptography, truncation, index tokens, or one-way hashes. Redaction implements truncation and replacement methods.

Requirement 3.2: Do not store sensitive authentication data after authorization (CVV, PIN, full track data). These elements must never be retained in any form - always fully redact.

Reducing PCI Scope Through Redaction

A key benefit of proper redaction is reducing your PCI compliance scope. Systems that don't store, process, or transmit cardholder data are outside PCI scope. By redacting card data from logs, documents, databases, and other systems, you remove those systems from scope, simplifying compliance.

Consider the cardholder data that accumulates in unexpected places: customer service logs where agents record card numbers, email chains discussing transactions, document archives containing old receipts, database tables with historical transaction records. Redacting this data removes these systems from scope.

PCI-Compliant Masking Standards

PCI DSS 3.3 permits displaying maximum the first six and last four digits. This "BIN/Last 4" format (453201******0366) allows identification of the card network and issuing bank while protecting the account-specific digits. Different contexts may warrant stricter masking - many organizations display only the last four digits on receipts.

Our PCI-compliant masking implements these standards precisely, configurable based on your specific requirements and use cases.

Key PCI Requirements

  • Req 3.2 - No CVV storage
  • Req 3.3 - Mask PAN display
  • Req 3.4 - Render PAN unreadable
  • Req 7 - Restrict access
  • Req 10 - Track access

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Customer Stories

Trusted by Industry Leaders

RedactionAPI has transformed our document processing workflow. We've reduced manual redaction time by 95% while achieving better accuracy than our previous manual process.

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen

Chief Privacy Officer

HealthFirst Medical Group

The API integration was seamless. Within a week, we had automated redaction running across all our customer support channels, ensuring GDPR compliance effortlessly.

Michael Torres
Michael Torres

Head of Engineering

FinanceFlow Inc.

We process over 50,000 legal documents monthly. RedactionAPI handles it all with incredible accuracy and speed. It's become an essential part of our legal tech stack.

Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams

Director of Legal Operations

Morrison & Associates LLP

The multi-language support is outstanding. We operate in 30 countries and RedactionAPI handles all our documents regardless of language with consistent accuracy.

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Hans Mueller

Global Compliance Manager

EuroTech Solutions

Trusted by 500+ enterprises worldwide

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our redaction services

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01

What PCI DSS requirements does your solution address?

Our solution addresses multiple PCI DSS requirements including: Requirement 3.3 (mask PAN when displayed), Requirement 3.4 (render PAN unreadable), Requirement 3.2 (do not store sensitive authentication data like CVV), and supports Requirements 7 (restrict access) and 10 (track access) through audit logging.

02

What is PCI DSS compliant masking?

PCI DSS Requirement 3.3 specifies that when displaying PAN, you may show maximum the first six and last four digits. Our "pci_compliant" masking style implements this exactly (e.g., 453201******0366). For stricter requirements, we offer last-four-only and full redaction options.

03

How do you handle CVV/CVC codes?

PCI DSS Requirement 3.2 prohibits storage of sensitive authentication data (CVV/CVC/CID) after authorization. We detect these codes and always apply full redaction - they should never be retained in any form. Our system flags any CVV detection as a compliance concern.

04

Is your processing environment PCI DSS certified?

Yes, our infrastructure is PCI DSS Level 1 certified, the highest certification level. We undergo annual audits by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). Card data is processed in isolated memory and never stored - it's cryptographically erased immediately after processing.

05

Can you help us achieve PCI DSS compliance?

Our solution helps reduce PCI scope by removing card data from systems that don't need it. By redacting PANs in logs, documents, and databases, you reduce the systems subject to PCI requirements. We provide documentation supporting your compliance validation.

06

What card networks do you support?

We support all major card networks: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, UnionPay, Maestro, and regional networks. Each network's IIN ranges are validated, and Luhn algorithm verification ensures detection accuracy.

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