The recession is making it “increasingly difficult” for merchants to meet the requirements of the Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) The next version of the standard is set for release in September 2010. The heads of seven business organizations sent the PCI Security Standards Council a cry for help earlier this month. In an interview Wednesday, Russo said he understands what merchants are going through and that everyone will have a chance to offer input. He said merchants won’t have to worry as long as they’re making an honest effort to meet PCI compliance needs.”]