Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Originally Posted By: mk378
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Could you report that to the state?
The State put that sticker on. They know about it.
That's true. But still, shouldn't it mean they're not allowed to sell anything from it? Like the state says "ok, this pump failed inspection, you can't sell from it until you fix the pump and it passes."
BTW, it's good that stations ask for your zip code. It's a fraud prevention device; if someone steals your credit card info, they'd have to know where you live, so if they don't know your zip code, they can;t use it at those pumps
I understand that there's ** a reason ** why the pump wants to compromise your privacy. There always is. That does not give them the right to compromise your privacy.
Worse, the benefit you get is no benefit, because the Credit Card issuer, not you, is the potential beneficiary of your compromised privacy. So you gave it up for nothing.
Let's not forge it's not VISA who gathers this information ... they already know your Zip Code. It's {someone} who owns or controls the pump. You may as well paint your Zip Code on the back window of your car; it's essentially the same thing ... giving your personal data to a stranger whom you cannot identify.
What if the pump was compromised and had a criminal card reader attached in place of the one this mysterious owner installed? Now you've given Criminals your CC number AND your Zip Code. Why stop there? Why not just mail them a copy of your tax return? After all, by entering your Zip Code you prove that you place no value on your personal information.