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Authoritative PCI DSS compliance data for journalists, analysts, and researchers. Citation-ready statistics, weekly risk intelligence, and research reports.

4,721 Programmes7 Industries22 CountriesWeekly Updated
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PCI Intelligence

Quote-ready statistics, weekly risk index, and industry rankings for journalists.

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Analyst Briefings

Request a custom data briefing from the GRCTrack intelligence team.

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Research Reports

Downloadable benchmark reports, trend analyses, and industry intelligence.

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Media Kit

Brand assets, citation templates, embed instructions, and press contact.

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Latest Highlights

58/100
Cross-industry PCI maturity average
Composite across 7 industries, N=4,721
$169,143
Average compliance cost
Cross-industry median annual spend
55%
Average automation rate
Up from 28% in 2020 — +27pp in 6 years
8.0 days
Average remediation time
Cross-industry median, down from 10.3d in 2022

Standard Citation Format

GRCTrack PCI Compliance Intelligence, 2026. N=4,721 compliance programmes across 7 industries and 22 countries. Methodology: voluntary benchmark submissions, k-anonymity (k≥5).

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I cite GRCTrack data in a news article?

Use the following citation format: "GRCTrack PCI Compliance Intelligence, 2026. N=4,721 compliance programmes across 7 industries and 22 countries. Methodology: voluntary benchmark submissions, k-anonymity (k≥5)." Full citation templates are available on the Media Kit page.

Can I request custom data cuts or embargoed statistics?

Yes. Submit a briefing request via the Analyst Briefings page. The GRCTrack intelligence team can provide custom industry or geography cuts, trend time-series, and embargoed preview data for qualifying media and analyst organisations.

How often is the benchmark data updated?

The core benchmark dataset is updated weekly. The composite PCI Risk Index is recomputed every 7 days incorporating new voluntary submissions. Historical data goes back to 2020 for automation adoption and remediation metrics.

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