High-tech plan for shoppers

May 22, 2005

New York Daily News: How much privacy would you risk to make your shopping easier? Imagine swiping an ID card at a kiosk as you enter a department store like Macy's or a discounter like Wal-Mart, informing the store you've come in. But, consumer advocates contend, at what price does a person want to mark all of his or her shopping habits for public consumption?