Online Privacy and Safety

Most Americans say that online harassment is a major problem, and many look to a host of institutions to curtail online abuse.

Quotes from Americans on their experiences with online harassment, from @pewresearch

Roughly four-in-ten Americans have personally experienced online harassment, and 62% consider it a major problem.

Predictions from experts about online connectivity in the next decade, from @pewresearch and @ImagineInternet.

Despite broad concerns about cyberattacks, outages and privacy violations, most experts believe the Internet of Things will continue to expand successfully the next few years.

Lee Rainie spoke on May 10, 2017, to the American Bar Association’s Section of Science and Technology Law about the rise of the Internet of Things and its implications for privacy and cybersecurity.

Lee Rainie presented the Center’s findings about public practices and knowledge related to cybersecurity to the advisory board of the National Cybersecurity Alliance on May 5, 2017.

Many experts fear uncivil and manipulative behaviors on the internet will persist – and may get worse.

A majority of online adults can identify a strong password and know the risks of using public Wi-Fi. Yet, many struggle with more technical cybersecurity concepts.

A majority of internet users can answer fewer than half the questions correctly on a difficult knowledge quiz about cybersecurity issues and concepts.