Daily PCI DSS Compliance Checklist for Managers
Date: ____________
Location: ____________
Manager on Duty: ____________
???? POS Terminal & Payment Device Inspection
Task | Status | Notes |
Inspect all payment terminals for signs of tampering (e.g., loose parts, unfamiliar attachments) |
☐ Done |
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Verify no unauthorized devices (skimmers, dongles, USB drives) are connected to payment equipment |
☐ Done |
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Ensure card readers are secured and positioned within staff view |
☐ Done |
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Employee & Access Management
Task | Status | Notes |
Confirm only trained, authorized staff are handling payment card transactions today |
☐ Done |
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Ensure each cashier logs in with their unique credentials (no sharing of logins) |
☐ Done |
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Review POS access for terminated or transferred employees (if applicable) |
☐ Done / ☐ N/A |
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Data Handling & Workstation Cleanliness
Task | Status | Notes |
Confirm no cardholder data is written or stored (physically or digitally) |
☐ Done |
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Check that receipts show only the last 4 digits of the card number |
☐ Done |
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Ensure cashier stations are free of notes or papers with card data |
☐ Done |
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Network & System Awareness
Task | Status | Notes |
Confirm POS system is connected to secure, authorized network |
☐ Done |
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Check for unusual network behavior or performance issues |
☐ Done |
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Ensure no employee devices are connected to the POS network |
☐ Done |
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Security Awareness
Task | Status | Notes |
Remind staff to report any suspicious behavior (customers, vendors, or coworkers) |
☐ Done |
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Reiterate “no writing down card numbers” policy at shift huddle |
☐ Done |
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Verify security signage/posters (if applicable) are visible and up to date |
☐ Done |
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Incident & Escalation Check
Task | Status | Notes |
No incidents or suspicious activity reported today |
☐ Confirmed |
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If incident occurred, confirm it has been logged and reported properly |
☐ N/A / ☐ Done |
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Manager Signature
Name: _______________________
Signature: _______________________
Time Completed: _______________