Item - 2026.PA18.2

Tracking Status

PA18.2 - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

Confidential Attachment - The security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies or corporations

Board Decision

 The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority:

 

1. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (February 24, 2026) from President, Toronto Parking Authority remains confidential in its entirety, as it involves the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Eugene Ng, Partner, MNP Digital gave a presentation on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance.

Origin

(February 24, 2026) Report from the President, Toronto Parking Authority

Summary

The purpose of this paper is to share with the Board the results of our annual Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) audit. Management can confirm to the Board that the Toronto Parking Authority has successfully completed its Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) attestation of compliance as a Level 1 Merchant — the highest and most rigorous tier of Payment Card Industry compliance. This achievement affirms that Toronto Parking Authority’s payment infrastructure, information security controls, and operational governance across our GreenP Parking, Bike Share Toronto, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging operations meet the most demanding global standards for the protection of cardholder data. 

 

The Toronto Parking Authority has now successfully achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard attestation for six consecutive years of uninterrupted compliance. This sustained track record reflects managements continued efforts to maintain a culture of operating discipline, robust controls, and continuous improvements in our operating systems. This attestation is of strategic importance to the organization and is a foundational element of Toronto Parking Authority’s brand reputation in the marketplace. Our stewardship of consumer financial data information and security controls remains fundamental to our operating culture and commitment to our customers.

Background Information

(February 24, 2026) Report from the President, Toronto Parking Authority on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/pa/bgrd/backgroundfile-284653.pdf
Presentation from the Partner, MNP Digital on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Assessment Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/pa/bgrd/backgroundfile-284945.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Attestation of Compliance

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by David Jollimore (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council