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Who should be mostly responsible for protecting personal information when using the internet?
Who should protect personal data online · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 1,636 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Online companies - as they need to ensure they process personal information safely | People - as they need to take care of their personal information | Public authorities - as they need to ensure that personal information is protected | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 39% | 44% | 18% | 1636 |
General Social Survey 2024 · 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 2024 | 2024-04-05 to 2024-12-02 | mixed | 3,309 | 1,636 |
| ±3 |
| White | 42% | 43% | 16% | 1150 | ±4 |
| Black | 42% | 43% | 14% | 275 | ±8 |
| Other races | 26% | 49% | 25% | 179 | ±10 |