>Non-cash transactions, the letter said, “generate vast amounts of data, recording the time, date, location, amount, and subject of each consumer’s purchase, wh

>Non-cash transactions, the letter said, “generate vast amounts of data, recording the time, date, location, amount, and subject of each consumer’s purchase, which are available to digital marketers and advertisers who are engaged in developing and refining increasingly sophisticated techniques to identify and target potential customers If they see that as a problem, wouldn't criminalizing such use of what should be private information protect even more people's privacy? Accepting cash payments incurs expenses related to handling cash so mandating it isn't just a free win.