# Generate, translate and verify PIN data
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PIN data functions allow you to generate random pins, pin verification values (PVV) and validate inbound encrypted pins against PVV or PIN Offsets. 

Pin translation allows you to translate a pin from one working key to another without exposing the pin in clear text as specified by PCI PIN Requirement 1.

**Note**  
 As PIN generation and validation are typically issuer functions and PIN translation is a typical acquirer function, we recommend that you consider least priviledged access and set policies appropriately for your systems use case. 

**Topics**
+ [Translate PIN data](translate-pin-data.md)
+ [Generate PIN data](generate-pin-data.md)
+ [Verify PIN data](verify-pin-data.md)