Executive Action on Data Security. Next Step Executive Action in Texas.

All federal debit and credit cards  will require PIN and chip technology. President Obama required the data security measures by issuing an executive order. The Order is heralded by the National Retailers Federation. [Roll Call] [The Hill]

Refreshing Recollection: The same chip and pin technology is discussed by several interim committees examining increasing Texas’ data security. [Business & Industry March 27, 2014]