fatfoogoo, the leading provider of in-game and online commerce ecosystems, today announced it has attained the highest standard of data security as measured by the Payment Card Industry – PCI Level 1. Joining the elite group of just 1,000 service providers worldwide, fatfoogoo continues it’s commitment to both consumers’ and clients’ online security , making it one of the most secure ecommerce platform providers available today.

The PCI Security Standards Council, founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa, Inc., has defined detailed qualifications for various levels of PCI compliance. The service provider designation for PCI Level 1 compliance indicates that all payments and credit card transactions sent through fatfoogoo meet the highest standards possible for data security.

The PCI Level 1 certification process involves a rigorous audit process conducted by PCI Security Standards Council representatives. Auditors from Stuttgart, Germany based Acertigo meticulously examined and tested fatfoogoo’s software architecture, ensuring that it would uphold the highest levels of security. In addition to software testing, PCI auditors also examined fatfoogoo’s system and hardware infrastructure, ensuring their PCI Level 1 standards. Auditors addressed the human element and verified that fatfoogo staff have been properly trained on both internal and external vulnerabilities that could compromise data or credit card security.

“fatfoogoo prides itself in providing our customers the very best in microtransaction technology,” said Martin Herdina, co-founder and CEO, fatfoogoo. “Having been granted Security Standards Council’s PCI Level 1 compliance status, we recognize the importance of data security and provide our clients with the safest e-commerce technology available.”