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 sentence would then read: "Unbeknownst to the user of the device, this device may wind up in the hands of retailers, authorities, or others." This replacement clarifies that the subject being referred to is the device itself.