Organization should maintain cardholder data flow diagrams
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Maintain accurate data flow diagrams showing how cardholder data flows across systems and networks. Update when the environment changes.
How to verify
- Verify data flow diagram exists
- Confirm all CHD storage, processing, and transmission points are documented
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