The Target data breach is often discussed in relation to loss of cardholder data, but in terms of personally identifiable information like a Social Security number or home address, its also a cautionary tale about how much data a company might be collecting and tracking. Many consumers believe that using debit cards with PIN numbers is the safer way to protect information. The discussion about these types of information and, more importantly, why they are not stored securely has taken a backseat to credit card security and whether or not the US should adopt chip-and-pin technology.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/what-s-worse-credit-card-or-identity-theft-