GuidePoint Security notes that the PCI Security Standards Council revised FAQ 1331 regarding Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) eligibility for PCI DSS compliance as of August 31, 2026, requiring merchants to obtain explicit approval from their compliance accepting entity before leveraging SAQs.
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“As of August 31, 2026, the PCI SSC has revised FAQ 1331 regarding Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) eligibility for PCI DSS compliance.”
— GuidePoint Security team
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GuidePoint Security
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- Reston, US
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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make informed decisions and minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you through an evaluation of your cybersecurity posture and ecosystem to expose risks, optimize resources and implement best-fit solutions. GuidePoint’s unmatched expertise has enabled 40% of Fortune 500 companies and more than half of U.S. government cabinet-level agencies to improve their security posture.
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