Category Archives: Privacy and Identity Theft Issues

There are many privacy and identity theft issues to consider in retailing.

FTC Becoming More Active in Fight Against Spam

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is picking up its pace in the battle against spamming. On the whole, retailers are very supportive of these efforts because legitimate firms generally do not spam — yet, their messages are often lost/ignored in … Continue reading

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Beware Shoppers: You’re Being Tracked

As we’ve reported various times before, companies frequently track our behavior — both online and in the store. Does the pervasiveness of this concern you? Take a look at this recent article in the New York Times by Stephanie Clifford and Quentin … Continue reading

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Prof. Joel Evans’ YouTube Channel

As part of my total immersion in social media, I recently decided to set up a Pinterest account and establish my own video channel at YouTube. There are 11 video clips I have done for Hofstra University to start. So, … Continue reading

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