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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 | {{StubNotice}} | ||
'''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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==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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] | ||
=== | ===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 of their privacy practices. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||