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    May 19, 2015
    Americans’ Attitudes About Privacy, Security and Surveillance

    Few Say They Have “a Lot” of Control Over Information

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    Americans’ Attitudes About Privacy, Security and Surveillance
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    Americans Hold Strong Views About Privacy in Everyday Life
    Few Express Confidence That Their Records Will Remain Private and Secure
    Those Who Have Heard “a Lot” About Government Surveillance Hold Stronger Views About Certain Data Retention Limits
    Americans Hold Strong Views About Privacy in Everyday Life
    Few Say They Have “a Lot” of Control Over Information
    Most Expect Limits on How Long the Records of Their Activity Are Stored
    Those Who Have Heard “a Lot” About Government Surveillance Hold Stronger Views About Certain Data Retention Limits
    Few Express Confidence That Their Records Will Remain Private and Secure
    Greater Awareness of Government Monitoring Ties to Lower Levels of Confidence in Privacy and Security of Personal Data
    Most Support Idea of Online Anonymity for Certain Activities, but Many Are Undecided
    Few Think It Would Be Hard for Others to Uncover Sensitive Information About Them
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