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Do you think that the American government should or should not have the right to do the following?… Monitor e-mails, social media content and any other personal information exchanged on the Internet?
Government right to monitor online communication · Asked in 1 wave, 2024 · 1,636 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Definitely should have the right | Probably should have the right | Probably should not have the right | Definitely should not have the right | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 6% | 18% | 31% | 44% | 1636 | ±3 | |
| White |
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 |
| 4% |
| 17% |
| 33% |
| 46% |
| 1029 |
| ±4 |
| Black | 11% | 17% | 27% | 46% | 257 | ±8 |
| Hispanic | 13% | 22% | 26% | 39% | 237 | ±9 |
| Asian † | 5% | 22% | 40% | 33% | 65 | ±16 |
| Other † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | – | 31 | ±23 |