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# PA-DSS requirement 14.1

Assign PA-DSS responsibilities for personnel, and maintain training programs for personnel, customers, resellers, and integrators

Training programs are given outlining information security and PA-DSS responsibilities at least once per year for all internal staff and distributors. Roles and responsibilities concerning internal personnel must be assigned to specific individuals must include the following:

* Overall accountability for meeting all the requirements in PA-DSS
* Keeping up-to-date within any changes in the PCI SSC, PA-DSS Program Guide
* Ensuring coding practices are followed
* Ensuring distributors receive training and supporting materials
* Ensuring all internal staff receive training and supporting material