Key findings about Americans and data privacy
71% of adults say they are very or somewhat concerned about how the government uses the data it collects about them, up from 64% in 2019.
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71% of adults say they are very or somewhat concerned about how the government uses the data it collects about them, up from 64% in 2019.
Most teens at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don’t have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious. Half of parents say they have looked through their teen’s phone.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
From distractions to jealousy, how Americans navigate cellphones and social media in their romantic relationships.
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At the same time, the contours of connectivity are shifting: One-in-five Americans (20%) are now ‘smartphone only’ internet users at home.
More than half of comments submitted to the FCC on net neutrality used temporary or duplicate email addresses, and seven popular comments accounted for 38% of all submissions.
Having access to the internet did not lead to more online exploration for some new internet users, and some had difficulties with the tablets.
Seven-in-ten U.S. adults say it is it likely that their own phone calls and emails are being monitored by the government.
Experts are split on whether the coming years will see less misinformation online. Those who foresee improvement hope for technological and societal solutions. Others say bad actors using technology can exploit human vulnerabilities.
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