Majority of Americans say all or most of what they do online or on their cellphone is tracked by companies

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November 12, 2019

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

Majority of Americans say all or most of what they do online or on their cellphone is tracked by companies

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Majority of Americans say all or most of what they do online or on their cellphone is tracked by companies

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Key takeaways on Americans’ views about privacy, surveillance and data-sharing
Majority of Americans think the potential risks of data collection outweigh the benefits
A majority of Americans say they have little or no understanding of existing data protection laws

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