Wilson takes on grocery affordability with proposed ban on surveillance pricing in Seattle
Seattle's mayor and city councilmembers propose a ban on surveillance pricing to address grocery affordability.
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Seattle's mayor and two city councilmembers have proposed a new policy to ban certain grocery-pricing practices. The proposal, announced today, targets surveillance pricing, where retailers use personal data to set prices. This move comes as part of a broader effort to address grocery affordability in the city.
The policy, dubbed “Equal Discounts for All,” aims to prevent retailers from using personal data to offer discounts to some customers while charging others more. According to the city's official announcement, the goal is to ensure that all shoppers receive the same discounts. Retailers in Seattle have expressed concerns, warning that the proposal could eliminate popular discount programs.
The proposal is currently under consideration. The city has not yet specified a timeline for implementation or details on how the policy will be enforced. The mayor and city councilmembers are seeking public input and feedback on the proposed ban.
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- New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices MyNorthwest.com · 6h ago
- Seattle retailers warn proposal to ban surveillance pricing could gut discount programs KOMO · 6h ago
- Mayor, two city councilmembers propose banning some grocery-pricing practices West Seattle Blog... · 6h ago
- City Leaders Announce New Grocery Affordability Policy: “Equal Discounts for All” Seattle.gov · 6h ago
- Wilson takes on grocery affordability with proposed ban on surveillance pricing in Seattle CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News · 6h ago
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What is surveillance pricing?
Surveillance pricing is a practice where retailers use personal data to set prices for individual customers.
Who proposed the ban on surveillance pricing in Seattle?
Seattle's mayor and two city councilmembers proposed the ban.
What is the goal of the “Equal Discounts for All” policy?
The goal of the “Equal Discounts for All” policy is to ensure that all shoppers receive the same discounts, addressing grocery affordability.
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