2011-03-23

Instant SMS Notification Service

The regulatory authority has mandated the Instant SMS Notification Service to require real-time security alerts and strict data masking for all PCI DSS-compliant entities. This standard eliminates optional reporting, ensuring financial institutions receive immediate SMS notifications while maintaining robust masking protocols for sensitive data. Compliance is now compulsory, standardizing notification timelines and reducing security risks across the payment ecosystem.

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