GDPR vs PCI DSS - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

GDPR vs PCI DSS: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue GDPR or PCI DSS certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law.

Service Providers

53

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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PCI DSS

PCI DSS is a set of security standards for companies that process credit card information.

Service Providers

12

Regional Coverage

3 regions

Industry Coverage

4 industries

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Dimension	GDPR	PCI DSS
Service Count	53	12
Regions	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more	Canada Europe Global
Industries	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more	Finance Healthcare Manufacturing Technology

Which Do You Need?

Choose GDPR if:

- Your clients or partners require GDPR certification
- You operate in regions where GDPR is the standard
- You need a GDPR-specific compliance approach

Choose PCI DSS if:

- Your clients or partners require PCI DSS certification
- You operate in regions where PCI DSS is the standard
- You need a PCI DSS-specific compliance approach

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