March 11 2004 Peppers & Rogers Group also lends their expertise and editorial advice to Inside 1to1: Privacy presented by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Every month, you’ll get the latest privacy regulations and standards, best practices in data management and implications for your business. Visit the IAPP at www.privacyassociation.org to learn more.

In this Issue:

To E-File or Not to E-File? April 15th is fast approaching, and as the tax deadline looms, taxpayers are considering new options when filing this year. The IRS is promoting its e-file feature as a convenient way to get through the painful tax process, but what are the privacy implications of filing online? With the possible exception of medical records, few documents contain as much intimate personal information as a tax return.

Privacy Issues Enter into RFID Strategy When Wal-Mart notified its suppliers that it was requiring RFID tags on all pallets and cases by the end of 2006, the entire retail industry took notice. Industry watchers weren't the only ones. Some consumers began to fear Big Brother once again. While the media has jumped on this potential invasion of privacy, the business world is slowly realizing the business impact of privacy concerns.