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    Study Shows That Internet Searches are Affecting Users’ Health-care Decisions

    Washington (Noon, November 26, 2000) ­ Half the people who have used the Internet to get health and medical information say this information has improved the way they take care of themselves and many report that online information has directly affected their decisions about how to treat illness and deal with their doctors, according to […]

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    78% of those who download music online don’t think they are stealing

    Washington, D.C. (Thursday, September 28) – The vast majority of those who use the Internet to download music files to their computers do not believe they are stealing. Most couldn”t care less whether the music they have grabbed is copyright protected, a new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project has found. Fully […]

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    86% of Internet Users Want to Prohibit Online Companies From Disclosing Their Personal Information Without Permission

    Washington, D.C., (Sunday, August 20th)- American Internet users want a guarantee of privacy online. An overwhelming 86% favor “opt in” policies that would require Internet companies to seek permission from users before they disclose personal information, according to a new survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. This view challenges the policy just […]

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    Pew Charitable Trusts Backs Research Examining The Internet

    Philadelphia—(February 29, 2000)–The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today that a $5.9 million grant has been made to create a research center that will explore the impact of the Internet on American society. Unlike other research centers that focus on e-commerce and other business applications on the Web, Pew’s Internet and American Life Project will study […]

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