2008:07 POINT OF SALE SECURITY
Whereas 1 Point of Sale (POS) systems provide the initial interface for credit card and debit card transactions and the devices themselves provide virtually no security; and
Whereas 2 the information potentially at risk is name, card number, expiration date; possibly the CVV2 (number on the back of card and the PIN code); and
Whereas 3 these devices provide varying amounts and types of storage accessible to any knowledgeable person; and
Whereas 4 there have been incidents where large numbers of cards have been compromised by these vulnerabilities; and
Whereas 5 training is inconsistent and at times does not follow the available security features; therefore be it
Resolved 1 that the National Council of Women of Canada adopt as policy that there be security standards for Point of Sale devices; and be it further
Resolved 2 that the National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to legislate improved security standards for Point of Sale devices.