How Americans see digital privacy issues amid the COVID-19 outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
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Most Americans don’t think cellphone tracking will help limit COVID-19, are divided on whether it’s acceptable
A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
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Half of Americans have decided not to use a product or service because of privacy concerns
A substantial share of the public has opted out of using a product or service because of concerns about how much information would be collected.
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Young women often face sexual harassment online – including on dating sites and apps
Six-in-ten women under 35 who have online dated say someone continued to contact them after they said they were not interested.
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The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating
A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.
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About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.
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Most Americans support right to have some personal info removed from online searches
The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the “right to be forgotten.”
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10 tech-related trends that shaped the decade
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
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19 striking findings from 2019
Every year, we publish hundreds of reports, blog posts, digital essays and other studies. Here are some of our most noteworthy findings from the past year.
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