What tool do Stripe clients use to validate their PCI compliance annually?

The Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is the tool that Stripe clients use to validate their PCI compliance annually. The SAQ is a validated assessment tool developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) specifically for merchants to assess their compliance with the PCI Data Security Standards (DSS).

This questionnaire is crucial because it allows businesses to self-evaluate their payment card security measures and ensure they meet industry standards. By completing the SAQ, clients provide an annual verification of their adherence to PCI requirements without necessitating a formal audit by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), which can be time-consuming and costly.

The other options do not serve this specific function of allowing clients to self-assess their PCI compliance. The Compliance Reporting Tool typically assists businesses in managing compliance documentation but does not replace the necessity of the SAQ. The Security Assessment Form and PCI Compliance Web App might serve other compliance-related purposes or provide information, but they are not the standard tools utilized for annual self-assessment against PCI compliance.