As it Happens, You Can Put a Price on Privacy

You May Give Data Away, But One Recipient Pegs its Value in the Millions Kramer, Jerry's eccentric neighbor on Seinfeld, once asked rhetorically: "Why does RadioShack ask for your phone number when you buy batteries?" The query drew a knowing laugh on the 90s sitcom. Why does RadioShack want your phone number? But in the 21st century we have an answer for Kramer, and it's not that funny -- at least not to federal regulators. The answer is: Because, years before it became a hot-button topic, Radi...