Question: Cranium Computers is a publicly traded computer retailer, the bulk of whose business occurs via the internet, all contained within a single state. Cranium learns

Cranium Computers is a publicly traded computer retailer, the bulk of whose business occurs via the internet, all contained within a single state. Cranium learns that a hacker has broken into its website and stolen 100,000 customer files including credit card information. Cranium immediately takes all available action to pinpoint the location of the breach and protect its customers. In the meantime, however, there is a possibility that the hacker will begin using this customer information for credit fraud or identity theft. Cranium's management seeks legal counsel to determine if there is a disclosure requirement (to its customers whose information was appropiated) and is informed that no such requirement exists in their state (although such a requirement does exist in most states). One executive suggests advising the customers so they have the opportunity to cancel their credit cards and avoid potential credit card fraud. Another company executive points out that such a move would be economically debilitating, resulting in significant public backlash and the loss of future profit. Without discussing the legal implications, use two ethical theories to analyze what the executives "should" do.

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