Organization should securely destroy cardholder data media
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Destroy media containing cardholder data when no longer needed for business or legal reasons. Use cross-cut shredding, degaussing, or secure erasure. Maintain destruction logs.
How to verify
- Verify media destruction policy exists
- Confirm destruction records with dates and methods
Compliance frameworks
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