Online security and safety features usage at home in the UK 2016-2023
A 2023 survey found that roughly five in 10 internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) have downloaded the latest software updates on their devices when prompted online. Another 53 percent shared that they used fingerprint or facial recognition technology to access a device or app or to make purchases online. Additionally, 25 percent of respondents reported using a virtual private network (VPN) when going online.