According to the Commerce Department’s survey, which polled 41,000 American households, almost half of respondents cite privacy and security fears as rationale for no longer partaking in the online community. Americans are so worried about the lack of online privacy that it is deterring them from using the Internet, according to a new survey by the United States Department of Commerce. Nearly 66% cited identity theft as a concern, with almost 50% worried about credit card or banking fraud. The survey, conducted in late May, found that nearly half (47%) said they were concerned about their personal information being stolen online.
Americans are so worried about the lack of online privacy that it is deterring them from using the Internet, according to a new survey by the United States Department of Commerce. Nearly 66% cited identity theft as a concern, with almost 50% worried about credit card or banking fraud. The survey, conducted in late May, found that nearly half (47%) said they were concerned about their personal information being stolen online.