mmw3degrees Hits International Standards With New Compliance Framework
One of Australia’s top direct marketing multi-channel agencies, mmw3degrees, has announced it has achieved compliance in Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
In plain English, the PCI DSS is the international standard that an organisation must now adhere to in order to accept payment cards, and to store, process and transmit cardholder data.
By providing the official infrastructure, mmw3degrees now provides certified framework of top notch security levels when processing customer data on behalf of heavyweight clients like Telstra, HSBC, and The Westpac Group.
“We are extremely proud to be one of the first direct marketing agencies in NSW to achieve certification after two years of planning and development from the PCI Security Standards Council,” mmw3degrees CEO, Amanda Robinson said.
“Over the last few years, mmw3degrees has invested heavily in upgrading our Information Security Systems whilst always maintaining a high level of customer service and operational standards. In these sensitive times, when privacy breaches are becoming more common, it is critical that mmw3degrees is doing everything within its power to protect our clients’ data.”
mmw3degrees have a long list of industry strengths, including targeted multi-channel direct marketing, print procurement, digital solutions like UX design, web and app development, and managed services for some of the largest global marketing automation platforms including Oracle, Responsys and Eloqua.
Securing a single-customer view is top of the priority list for the company, with a catalogue of successful campaigns for top Australian brands over the past 20 years.
For more information or a personalised consultation get in touch with Danielle Stirgess on 02 9427 1555.
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