USA Sales Company publishes a "Privacy Policy" to attract customers, but fails to invest adequate resources in cyber security. A lack of security that allows hackers to steal customers' personal data from a business's computer system can be
A)the hackers' defense to criminal charges.
B)the ground for a suit by the Federal Trade Commission.
C)the basis for USA's recovery under a traditional insurance policy.
D)a source of bad publicity, but there are no other consequences.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can bring a lawsuit against companies that fail to protect consumer data adequately, especially if they have made promises about privacy and security in their policies but fail to uphold those promises.

USA Sales Company Publishes a "Privacy Policy" to Attract Customers