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short readsFeb 4, 2020

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.
short readsNov 15, 2019

Key takeaways on Americans’ views about privacy, surveillance and data-sharing

A majority of Americans are concerned about digital collection and use of their data by both companies and the government.
reportNov 15, 2019

Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling Lack of Control Over Their Personal Information

Majorities of U.S. adults believe their personal data is less secure now, that data collection poses more risks than benefits, and that it is not possible to go through daily life without being tracked.
short readsSep 19, 2019

Americans’ perceptions about unethical behavior shape how they think about people in powerful roles

The more confident people are that members of powerful groups behave unethically, the less likely they are to have confidence in that group’s performance.
short readsJul 29, 2019

Americans have become much less positive about tech companies’ impact on the U.S.

Negative views of technology companies’ impact on the country have nearly doubled since 2015, from 17% to 33%.
short readsJul 11, 2019

U.S. public has little confidence in social media companies to determine offensive content

Americans have complicated views about the role social media companies should play in removing offensive content from their platforms.
reportJun 28, 2018

Public Attitudes Toward Technology Companies

A majority of Republicans say technology firms support the views of liberals over conservatives and that social media platforms censor political viewpoints. Still, Americans tend to feel that these firms benefit them and – to a lesser degree – society.
reportDec 29, 2015

Topline: Sharing personal information with companies

Survey conducted online between Jan. 27 – Feb. 16, 2015. Total N=461 adults, ages 18 and older. Margin of error for all adults is +/- 5.8 percentage points For more details about GfK KnowledgePanel and the Privacy Panel used in this survey, see here. Q3 In the course of making decisions about what personal information to share […]
reportNov 10, 2015

Apps Permissions in the Google Play Store

Analysis of over 1 million apps in Google’s Android operating system in 2014 shows apps can seek 235 different kinds of permissions from smartphone users. The average app asks for five permissions.
reportJul 5, 2012

The Future of Corporate Responsibility

Corporate responsibility: How far will tech firms go in helping repressive regimes?

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