On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that California retailers who ask for customer ZIP codes during credit card purchases are breaking the law and are liable to a $1,000 fine. What businesses can
still do is request ZIP codes when selling and shipping products online. Additionally, service stations can still require customers to enter their ZIP codes when buying gas with a credit card,
information that goes directly to a bank to verify the card number. And store clerks can still ask cash customers for information about where they live.
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