11.   But because Toysmart had stated that it would never share customer data with third parties, the FTC promptly sued.

12.   Business users who have customer data on ACT!, Goldmine, Microsoft Access, Excel or other programs can import the data directly into the mapping program.

13.   But in many cases, instead of owning customer data or individual customer relationships, successful contextual marketers will borrow them.

14.   Comcast quickly halted its collection of customer data in the face of harsh public criticism, and a letter from US Representative Edward Markey, a Malden Democrat.

15.   CrossWorlds, based in Burlingame, Calif., makes software that automates the tracking of supply, shipping and customer data in the computer networks of companies.

16.   Currently, companies use many different computer systems, so it can be difficult to pass around customer data.

17.   Despite growing concerns about online security, Web sites continue to have problems protecting customer data.

18.   Earlier this month, for example, Yahoo acknowledged that customer data of one of its merchants had been exposed to the public.

19.   Employees, armed with computer screens containing customer data, are prompted by the screens to suggest various services.

20.   Firms also make a profit by reselling customer data to other companies with products to sell.