What policy does PCI DSS require for media handling?
- A.Policies must address the encryption, labeling, inventory, shipping, and retirement of all removable drives containing cardholder data and backup tapes
- B.Policies must address the purchase, labeling, and offsite storage of all backup tapes used by the acquirer
- C.Policies must address the classification, handling, storage, distribution, and destruction of all media containing cardholder data
- D.Policies must address the encryption, transport, and shredding of all paper receipts held by cashiers
Why C is correct
Media handling policies must cover classification, handling, storage, distribution, and secure destruction of all media types containing cardholder data.
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