In 2004, a Large Department Store Chain in Germany Was

question 21

Multiple Choice

In 2004, a large department store chain in Germany was forced to withdraw customer loyalty cards when the press discovered that the company had secreted radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags in the plastic.Even when enclosed in a wallet or purse, these cards can transmit information over distances of about a meter, and the stores planned to use them to track which departments the customer visited.At issue was which data security issue?

• A)unauthorized access
• B)chat rooms
• C)sexual innuendoes expressed through lewd humor
• D)biometrics
• E)consumer privacy

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Definitions:

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

FICA Rate

The percentage of social security and Medicare taxes that must be paid by both employees and employers under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

SUTA Rate

The rate imposed on employers by a state to fund unemployment benefits, varying by state and the employer's claim history.

Interstate Commerce

Refers to any business or trade activity that crosses state lines, regulated by the federal government in the United States.