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U.S. internet user opinion about online privacy 2017

Share of internet users in the United States who agree with selected statements about online and data privacy as of May 2017

The data describes the share of internet users in the U.S. who agree with selected statements about online and data privacy as of May 2017. During the survey period, 27% of respondents agreed that every internet user should think about their personal data.

Every internet user should think about their personal data	58
Many internet companies exploit their position to collect data	46
I take proactive measures regarding data protection	37
Disclosure of personal data on the internet cannot be avoided	27
I am happy to receive suitable suggestions when I am planning a purchase	26
I trust that companies handle my personal data with care	21
I am happy to give companies my data if it results in less annoying advertising	13
None of the above	8

U.S. internet user opinion about online privacy 2017

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