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Attitudes towards the internet in the U.S. 2019
Attitudes towards the internet in the U.S. 2019
Which of the following statements about the internet apply to you?
by Alexander Kunst,
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Jun 17, 2019
The displayed data on attitudes towards the internet shows results of the Statista Global Consumer Survey conducted in the United States in 2019. Some 41 percent of respondents answered the question ''Which of the following statements about the internet apply to you?'' with ''I actively do something for the protection of my data''.
The Statista Global Consumer Survey offers a global perspective on consumption and media usage, covering the offline und online world of the consumer.
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by Alexander Kunst,
last edited
Jun 17, 2019
The displayed data on attitudes towards the internet shows results of the Statista Global Consumer Survey conducted in the United States in 2019. Some 41 percent of respondents answered the question ''Which of the following statements about the internet apply to you?'' with ''I actively do something for the protection of my data''.
The Statista Global Consumer Survey offers a global perspective on consumption and media usage, covering the offline und online world of the consumer.
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- 4,141 respondents
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- 18-64 years
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