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	'''[[wikipedia:Target_Corporation\|Target]]''' is an American retail chain spanning around 2,000 stores exclusively in the United States. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America with a revenue of $105.24 billion. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-02-13 \|title=Revenue for Target (TGT) \|url=https://companiesmarketcap.com/target/revenue/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-13 \|website=Global Ranking}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Watty \|first=F \|date=2025-11-25 \|title=Number of Target stores in the United States from financial year 2006 to 2024 \|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/255965/total-number-of-target-stores-in-north-america/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-13 \|website=Statista}}</ref>		'''[[wikipedia:Target_Corporation\|Target]]''' is an American retail chain spanning around 2,000 stores exclusively in the United States. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America with a revenue of $105.24 billion. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-02-13 \|title=Revenue for Target (TGT) \|url=https://companiesmarketcap.com/target/revenue/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-13 \|website=Global Ranking \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251024194923/https://companiesmarketcap.com/target/revenue/ \|archive-date=24 Oct 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Watty \|first=F \|date=2025-11-25 \|title=Number of Target stores in the United States from financial year 2006 to 2024 \|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/255965/total-number-of-target-stores-in-north-america/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-13 \|website=Statista \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251028133819/https://www.statista.com/statistics/255965/total-number-of-target-stores-in-north-america/ \|archive-date=28 Oct 2025}}</ref>

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	'''Target''' is an American retail chain. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America.{{CompanyCargo		'''[[wikipedia:Target_Corporation\|Target]]''' is an American retail chain spanning around 2,000 stores exclusively in the United States. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America with a revenue of $105.24 billion. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2026-02-13 \|title=Revenue for Target (TGT) \|url=https://companiesmarketcap.com/target/revenue/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-13 \|website=Global Ranking}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Watty \|first=F \|date=2025-11-25 \|title=Number of Target stores in the United States from financial year 2006 to 2024 \|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/255965/total-number-of-target-stores-in-north-america/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=2026-02-13 \|website=Statista}}</ref>
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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	Target has been criticized over the years due to their lack of transparency, data collection efforts, and lack of security ~~meaures~~.		Target has been criticized over the years due to their lack of transparency, data collection efforts, and lack of security measures.

	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].

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	===Target data breach (''2013'')===		===Target data breach (''2013'')===
	The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|~~title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million\|author=Reuters\|date=2017~~-~~05-24\|work~~=~~NBC News\|access-date=2025-08-18~~\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|archive-date=2025-07-15\|~~url~~-~~status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|date=2017-05-24 \|title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million \|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031 \|archive-date=2025-07-15 \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|work=NBC News}}</ref>

	===Biometric data collection (''2024'')===		===Biometric data collection (''2024'')===

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	===Target data breach (''2013'')===		===Target data breach (''2013'')===
	~~{{Main\|Target data breach}}~~
	The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million\|author=Reuters\|date=2017-05-24\|work=NBC News\|access-date=2025-08-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|archive-date=2025-07-15\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million\|author=Reuters\|date=2017-05-24\|work=NBC News\|access-date=2025-08-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|archive-date=2025-07-15\|url-status=live}}</ref>

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	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
			===Data predictions (''2012'')===
			In 2012, Target predicted a teen pregnancy before her parents did. This was done by using data analytics and learning shopping habits and later sending coupons to her address.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/\|title=How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did\|first=Kashmir\|last=Hill\|date=2012-02-16\|work=Forbes\|access-date=2025-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725144611/https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/\|archive-date=2025-07-25\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	===Target data breach (''2013'')===		===Target data breach (''2013'')===
	{{Main\|Target data breach ~~(2013)~~}}		{{Main\|Target data breach}}
	The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million\|author=Reuters\|date=2017-05-24\|work=NBC News\|access-date=2025-08-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|archive-date=2025-07-15\|url-status=live}}</ref>		The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million\|author=Reuters\|date=2017-05-24\|work=NBC News\|access-date=2025-08-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|archive-date=2025-07-15\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	=~~==Data predictions (2012)===~~		===Biometric data collection (''2024'')===
	In 2012, Target predicted a teen pregnancy before her parents did. This was done by using data analytics and learning shopping habits and later sending coupons to her address.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/\|title=How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did\|first=Kashmir\|last=Hill\|date=2012-02-16\|work=Forbes\|access-date=2025-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725144611/https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/\|archive-date=2025-07-25\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	==Biometric data collection (''2024'')==
	Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/\|title=Woman files lawsuit accusing Target of illegally collecting customers' biometric data\|first=Eric\|last=Lagatta\|date=2024-04-16\|work=USA Today\|access-date=2025-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250728122831/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/\|archive-date=2025-07-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/\|title=Woman files lawsuit accusing Target of illegally collecting customers' biometric data\|first=Eric\|last=Lagatta\|date=2024-04-16\|work=USA Today\|access-date=2025-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250728122831/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/\|archive-date=2025-07-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>

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	'''Target''' is an American retail chain. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America.{{CompanyCargo		'''Target''' is an American retail chain. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America.{{CompanyCargo
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	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
	===Target ~~Data Breach~~ (2013)===		===Target data breach (''2013'')===
	{{Main\|Target data breach (2013)}}		{{Main\|Target data breach (2013)}}
	The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards. [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031]		The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|title=Target Settles 2013 Hacked Customer Data Breach For $18.5 Million\|author=Reuters\|date=2017-05-24\|work=NBC News\|access-date=2025-08-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715075307/https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031\|archive-date=2025-07-15\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	===Data ~~Predictions~~ (2012)===		===Data predictions (2012)===
	In 2012, Target predicted a teen pregnancy before her parents did. This was done by using data analytics and learning shopping habits and later sending coupons to her address. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/]		In 2012, Target predicted a teen pregnancy before her parents did. This was done by using data analytics and learning shopping habits and later sending coupons to her address.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/\|title=How Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Did\|first=Kashmir\|last=Hill\|date=2012-02-16\|work=Forbes\|access-date=2025-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725144611/https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/\|archive-date=2025-07-25\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	==Biometric ~~Data Collection~~==		==Biometric data collection (''2024'')==
	Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/#:~:~~text~~=~~The%20lawsuit%2C%20filed%20March%2011%20in%20a,customers%20as%20part%20of%20its%20anti%2Dtheft%20efforts.]~~		Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/\|title=Woman files lawsuit accusing Target of illegally collecting customers' biometric data\|first=Eric\|last=Lagatta\|date=2024-04-16\|work=USA Today\|access-date=2025-08-19\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250728122831/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/\|archive-date=2025-07-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency of their privacy practices.		Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency of their privacy practices.

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	Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/#:~:text=The%20lawsuit%2C%20filed%20March%2011%20in%20a,customers%20as%20part%20of%20its%20anti%2Dtheft%20efforts.]		Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/#:~:text=The%20lawsuit%2C%20filed%20March%2011%20in%20a,customers%20as%20part%20of%20its%20anti%2Dtheft%20efforts.]

	Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency on their privacy practices.		Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency of their privacy practices.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency on their privacy practices.		Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency on their privacy practices.

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	==See also==		==See also==

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	~~{{Ph-C-Inc}}~~		Target has been criticized over the years due to their lack of transparency, data collection efforts, and lack of security meaures.

	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
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	The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards. [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031]		The 2013 Target data breach was a data breach that effected most Target customers. The data breach occurred during Nov-Dec 2013 and affected over 40 million customers information most notably their debit/credit cards. [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-settles-2013-hacked-customer-data-breach-18-5-million-n764031]

	===~~Example incident two~~ (~~''date''~~)===		===Data Predictions (2012)===
	...		In 2012, Target predicted a teen pregnancy before her parents did. This was done by using data analytics and learning shopping habits and later sending coupons to her address. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/]

			==Biometric Data Collection==
			Target often extensively collects biometric information inside their stores and online. A lawsuit was filed in April of 2024 against Target Corporation for collecting and sharing data without her consent. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/16/target-lawsuit-biometric-data/73340681007/#:~:text=The%20lawsuit%2C%20filed%20March%2011%20in%20a,customers%20as%20part%20of%20its%20anti%2Dtheft%20efforts.]

			Target has also been criticized due to lack of transparency on their privacy practices.

	==Products==		==Products==