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Tokenization vs Encryption: What Actually Takes Data Out of Scope

· Aleksei Aleinikov · Aug. 10, 2026, 6:10 a.m.
tokenization Data Security Encryption pci dss scope GDPR Compliance Encryption tokenization
Summary
This blog post clarifies misconceptions about PCI DSS and GDPR in relation to encryption and tokenization, explaining their actual implications and emphasizing that merely encrypting data or using tokenization doesn't necessarily exempt a system from regulatory compliance.
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