Tag Archives: privacy

Americans Want GDRP-Style Laws

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

On May 25, 2018, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went effect. Thus, a good topic for discussion involves whether Americans want GDRP-style laws. As Dyfed Loesche wrote for Statista: “Anybody doing business in the digital realm should be able … Continue reading →

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Will Tracking Cookies Become Obsolete?

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

One question arising among Web experts: Will Tracking Cookies Become Obsolete? First, let us define the term. According to PC Magazine: “A tracking cookie involves data stored in the user’s computer by a Web site being visited. ‘Third-party’ advertisers place … Continue reading →

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Must Read!! Build Stronger Passwords NOW.

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

Our posts on password security span the entire period of our (Retailing A to Z) existence. In each case, our goal is for you to build stronger passwords NOW. Today’s post is a MUST READ.   Old Rules to Build … Continue reading →

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How to Be Safe Online

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

As we know, hacking and identity theft make us more vulnerable than ever  when we shop with a credit or debit card — whether in a store, over the phone, or online. So, we need to do all we can … Continue reading →

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Will Retailers Be Ready for Europe’s General Trade Protection Rule?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Recently, the U.S. Congress voted to overturn a pending regulation that would require Internet service providers (ISPs) to obtain people’s permission before selling their data about them. President Trump then signed the rollback. As reported by NPR.org: “This is a … Continue reading →

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Are You Willing to Share YOUR Data with Retailers?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

As we know, many people are reluctant to share their personal data due to concerns about identity theft, access to private information, and more. Skepticism abounds, as highlighted by these observations from eMarketer:  “U.S. consumers offer mixed reviews of retailers’ … Continue reading →

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The Broadening Threat of Ransomware

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Retailers are now selling a rapidly growing number of connected devices — from refrigerators to smoke detectors to home security devices to robotic vacuum cleaners, and a lot more. Thus, the threat of ransomware is getting worse, as we’ve reported … Continue reading →

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