Category Archives: Privacy and Identity Theft Issues

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

Convergence and Consumer Lifestyles

Posted on June 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

KPMG recently conducted a large survey of the impact of technology on consumer lifestyles. Here is an overview of selected findings: “Today, consumers are talking about how technology enables their lifestyle. From buying goods online to keeping up with friends … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Privacy Online

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Do you care about identity theft? You certainly should. Nearly thirty million U.S. homes had a malware infection on their computers over the past year — and about 16 million households felt the effects of identity theft. Click the image for the … Continue reading →

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READ THIS STORY: How to Muddy Your Tracks on the Internet

Posted on May 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Kate Murphy reports in the New York Times: “Legal and technology researchers estimate that it would take about a month for Internet users to read the privacy policies of all the Web sites they visit in a year. So … Continue reading →

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