Americans are largely concerned and confused about how their data is being used

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October 10, 2023

How Americans View Data Privacy

Americans are largely concerned and confused about how their data is being used

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Americans are largely concerned and confused about how their data is being used

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How Americans View Data Privacy
Americans are largely concerned and confused about how their data is being used
Growing shares of Republicans say they’re worried about how the government uses their personal data
Most Americans don’t trust social media CEOs to handle users’ data responsibly
The public expects AI’s role in data collection to lead to unintended consequences and public discomfort
Many trust themselves to make the right privacy decisions but are also skeptical their actions matter
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans frequently skip reading privacy policies
Many Americans are overwhelmed by keeping up with passwords – and nearly half forgo secure ones
Writing, saving or resetting? How people keep track of their passwords varies by age
Most smartphone users lock their phone, but older groups are less likely to do so
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