7.1.2Processes and mechanisms for restricting access to system components and cardholder data by business need to know are defined and understood

Defined Approach Requirements:

Roles and responsibilities for performing activities in Requirement 7 are documented, assigned, and understood.

Defined Approach Testing Procedures:

7.1.2.a Examine documentation to verify that descriptions of roles and responsibilities for performing activities in Requirement 7 are documented and assigned.

7.1.2.b Interview personnel with responsibility for performing activities in Requirement 7 to verify that roles and responsibilities are assigned as and are understood.