The moment your startup accepts credit card payments, PCI DSS applies. Many founders assume that using Stripe or Braintree makes PCI compliance automatic — but even with a payment processor handling card data, you still have obligations. The good news is that most startups qualify for simplified Self-Assessment Questionnaires, and with modern tokenization approaches, you can minimize your compliance scope dramatically.
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