Security
What Is Personal Data?
Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including not only names and birth dates but also physical, family, economic and social characteristics.
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Merchant & POS
What is the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)?
The Personal Data Protection Law was adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 24/03/2016 and published in Official Gazette No. 29677 on 07/04/2016. It protects individuals' rights in the processing of personal data and sets the rules that data controllers must follow.
Security
What Are Personalized Security Credentials in Payment Transactions?
In payment systems, personalized security credentials are information such as the PIN, card/account/e-money details, expiry date and security code (CVV) that identify the payment instrument and its user.
Payment Systems
What Is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), (EU) 2016/679, is EU law on data protection and privacy. It gives individuals control over their personal data, requires breach notification within 72 hours, and allows fines of up to 20 million euros or 4% of annual revenue.
Credit Card
Which Companies Provide Card Production and Personalization Services in Turkey?
Although card usage today is shifting from physical use toward virtual use, physical card production, personalization, and printing remain vital steps in card manufacturing. Here are the companies that produce and personalize cards in Turkey.
Payment Institutions & E-Money
Amendments Made to the Communiqué on Information Systems of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions and Data Sharing Services of Payment Service Providers
On 7 October 2023, the CBRT amended the Communiqué on Information Systems of Payment and E-Money Institutions and Data Sharing Services of Payment Service Providers, first published on 1 December 2021. Links to the new text, a comparison table and a detailed summary of changes follow.
Laws & Regulations
What is the Regulation on Information Systems of Banks and Electronic Banking Services?
The Regulation on Information Systems of Banks and Electronic Banking Services sets the minimum procedures and principles for managing bank information systems, providing electronic banking services and managing related risks, along with the required information systems controls.
ISO 8583
ISO 8583 Field Descriptions (F52)
DE 52 — Personal Identification Number (PIN) Data: the field that holds the PIN data. PIN verification is carried out based on this field.
Merchant & POS
What Is a Card Recovery Bulletin (Card Protection Bulletin)?
A Card Recovery Bulletin is a list of problem cards (lost, stolen, expired, over-limit, counterfeit or otherwise flagged) published by card schemes such as Visa or MasterCard. It shows whether a card number is listed on the date of purchase.
Credit Card
What is CPV (Card Personalization Validation)?
CPV stands for Card Personalization Validation. It is Mastercard's term for the set of recommendations and instructions defined for the card personalization process. The equivalent for Visa is called GPR (Global Personalization Requirements).
Security
What Is Vishing (Voice Phishing)?
Vishing is a method of deceiving the victim using voice. It replaces the "p" in phishing with the first letter of "voice," meaning "voice deception." It is reinforced by technology in social engineering cases to extract information more easily.
Payment Systems
What Are AI-Based Payment Agents?
Digitalization keeps changing the speed and shape of payments. AI-based payment agents pay on their own within user-defined limits and rules, completing transactions without the user initiating any action. This post explains how they work and what to watch for.