How Americans see digital privacy issues amid the COVID-19 outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here’s what Americans think about those issues.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Around three-in-ten Americans living in households earning $75,000 or more a year say they regularly wear a smart watch or fitness tracker.
The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the “right to be forgotten.”
A substantial share of the public has opted out of using a product or service because of concerns about how much information would be collected.
Most Americans are at least somewhat happy with their lives, but some have grappled with issues like loneliness and work-life balance.
The use of digital technology has had a long stretch of rapid growth in the United States, but the share of Americans who go online, use social media or own key devices has remained stable the past two years.
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Read an interview with Director of Journalism Research Amy Mitchell, who helped author the study.
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