Sensitive Data Types
The following table provides a helpful, quick-reference guide for which data types to mark as private, but any questions should be directed to your security auditor.
Credit Card Information | Patient Health Information |
Full Personal Account Number (PAN) | First and Last Name |
Credit Card Number | Gender |
Cardholder Name | Birth Date |
CVV Number | Mother's Maiden Name |
Card Expiration Date | Social Security Number |
Checking Information | Financial Records |
Bank Routing Number | Email Address |
Bank Account Number | Driver's License Number |
Personal Account Information | Passport Number |
Public Transportation Pass/Card Serial/Account Numbers | Personal Health Information |
PCI-DSS Requirements
For PCI-compliance, the following types of data are considered sensitive and should, therefore, be treated as private in your IVR apps. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the correct information is secured in your IVR apps.
Full Track Data (This is data from the magnetic stripe or chip on the card.)
CAV2/CVC/CVV2/CID
Pin/Pin Block Number
Primary Account Number (i.e., credit card number)
Cardholder Name
Service Code
Expiration Date
If you have questions about PCI-compliance, please contact your PCI auditor.
Additionally, although legal and regulatory requirements differ by state and industry, we recommend handling the following data types with additional security:
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Bank Account Number
Personal Health Information
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