Question

The meaning of sentence 3 is unclear. Which phrase should replace the word "it" in this sentence? Unbeknownst to the user of the device, it may wind up in the hands of retailers, authorities, or others. Answers: this device, this personal data, this purchase, this side effect

Answer 1

The phrase that should replace the word "it" in the sentence is "this device." The revised sentence would read: "Unbeknownst to the user of the device, this device may wind up in the hands of retailers, authorities, or others."