General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective since May 25, 2018, significantly impacts how businesses handle customer data. Cleverbridge, being committed to data protection, implemented key changes for GDPR compliance:
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
As a businesses handling credit card transactions, Cleverbridge consistently maintains a compliant environment through rigorous checks and adherence to PCI DSS standards. We exclusively accept credit card orders compliant with these standards, using state-of-the-art secure encryption layers and processing transactions securely via HTTPS. Cryptographic controls ensure information confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity, with policies using encryption and key management.
Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is a payment requirement mandated by the EU Revised Directive on Payment Services (PSD2) to enhance online payment security. It imposes two-factor authentication (2FA) during transactions, requiring proof of identity through at least two of the following factors:
RBI directive on card payments in India
The directive issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to enhance the security measures for processing e-mandates on recurring online transactions. Effective from October 1, 2021, this directive significantly impacts credit cards issued in India, as well as credit card recurring transactions made through PayPal and Apple Pay.
Invoicing requirements
Issuing comprehensive and compliant invoices is an important consideration when targeting the global market. Cleverbridge oversees invoicing requirements and guarantees worldwide invoice compliance by generating invoices that fully adhere to local tax laws.