Target
Target is an American retail chain. It is one of the largest retail chains and most known brands in America.
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Legal Structure | Public |
| Industry | Retail |
| Official website | https://www.target.com/ |
Consumer-impact summary
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 on their privacy practices.
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