Target

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Target is an American retail chain. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America.

Target

Basic information
Founded	1902
Legal Structure	Public
Industry	Retail
Official website	https://www.target.com/

Consumer-impact summary

Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable):

• User Freedom
• User Privacy
• Business Model
• Market Control

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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 Target category.

Target Data Breach (2013)

Main article: 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. [1]

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. [2]

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. [3]

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

See also

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