Global opinion: local physical storage of online and personal data 2014

This statistic presents the share of global internet users who want their online data and personal information to be physically stored on a secure server in their own country as of November 2014, sorted by region. During the survey period it was found that 77 percent of internet users in North America wanted their online data and personal information to be physically stored on secure local servers in their own country. Overall, 72 percent of global internet users agreed with the statement.

Share of global internet users who want their online data and personal information to be physically stored on a secure server in their own country November 2014, by region

Characteristic	Share of respondents
Total	72%
BRIC	81%
North America	77%
LATAM	77%
APAC	73%
Middle East/Africa	71%
Europe	70%
G-8 Countries	69%

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Release date

November 2014

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

October 7, 2014 to November 12, 2014

Number of respondents

23,376 respondents (about 1,000 in each country)

Age group

16-64 years

Special properties

internet users

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? I want my online data and personal information to be physically stored on a secure server in my own country

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