This survey shows information on the people and organizations that internet users in the United States have taken steps to hide their online activities from. During a July 2013 survey, it was found that 28 percent of US internet users had taken steps to block advertisers from observing their online acntivities.
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People and organizations U.S. internet users hide online activities 2013
Have you ever tried to hide your online activities from certain people or organizations?
This survey shows information on the people and organizations that internet users in the United States have taken steps to hide their online activities from. During a July 2013 survey, it was found that 28 percent of US internet users had taken steps to block advertisers from observing their online acntivities.
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| Percentage of users | |
|---|---|
| Hackers or criminals | 33% |
| Advertisers | 28% |
| People in their past | 19% |
| Certain friends | 19% |
| People who might criticize, harass, or target them | 17% |
| Family members or romantic partner | 14% |
| Employer, supervisor or coworkers | 11% |
| Companies or people who run the websites they visit | 6% |
| Companies or people that might want payment for downloaded files | 6% |
| The government | 5% |
| Law enforcement | 4% |
| Percentage of users | |
|---|---|
| Hackers or criminals | 33% |
| Advertisers | 28% |
| People in their past | 19% |
| Certain friends | 19% |
| People who might criticize, harass, or target them | 17% |
| Family members or romantic partner | 14% |
| Employer, supervisor or coworkers | 11% |
| Companies or people who run the websites they visit | 6% |
| Companies or people that might want payment for downloaded files | 6% |
| The government | 5% |
| Law enforcement | 4% |
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This survey shows information on the people and organizations that internet users in the United States have taken steps to hide their online activities from. During a July 2013 survey, it was found that 28 percent of US internet users had taken steps to block advertisers from observing their online acntivities.
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- Release date
- September 2013
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 11 to July 14, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 792 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Internet users and smartphone owners
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 11 to July 14, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 792 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- Internet users and smartphone owners
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
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