PART A) It seems like every day we hear about another data breach. Find and discuss at least TWO recent (2019-2021) examples of data breaches. Why are these important? How can these affect a business? More than your opinion. Cite your sources. Do these cause you to not buy items online?

PART B) Find a merchandising business on the Internet (other than the Eddie Bauer orAmazon.comexamples used in this chapter). Explore its Web page and how the order processing system works.

1. Is there any information provided on how secure the Web page is? What level of comfort do you feel with its security? Explain.

2. Does the business provide information regarding delivery time and stock-outs on purchases?

3. What methods of payment does it accept?

4. Analyze the design of the Web page in terms of usability and completeness of information content. W r i t e a b r i e f critique of the company's page.