Protecting secrets is a continuing concern of the government. I am going to ask you about various security measures that the government might apply to individuals with a SECRET of TOP SECRET clearance. Do you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree that people with SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance should be subject to... F. Monitoring off the job (e.g., reviews of airline and financial databases, court records)
Monitoring clearance holders off the job · Asked in 1 wave, 1998 · 1,387 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 10% | 35% | 19% | 28% | 8% | 1387 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 10% | 27% | 27% | 26% | 11% | 256 | ±7 | |
| 30–44 |
General Social Survey 1998 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1998 | 1998-02-01 to 1998-06-19 | face to face | 2,832 | 1,387 |
| 7% |
| 35% |
| 19% |
| 31% |
| 8% |
| 518 |
| ±5 |
| 45–64 | 13% | 39% | 15% | 26% | 7% | 379 | ±6 |
| 65+ | 13% | 42% | 14% | 26% | 5% | 232 | ±7 |