This statistic displays the concerns over protection of personal data stored by public authorities in the European Union (EU) as of 2019. During the survey period, it was found that 61 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that personal information was not kept secure by the public authorities.
How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?*
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How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?*
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* The original survey question was phrased as follows:
Could you please tell me to what extent you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities (%)
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European Commission. (January 1, 2020). How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 14, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089983/concerns-over-protection-of-personal-data-stored-by-public-authorities-in-the-eu/
European Commission. "How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?*." Chart. January 1, 2020. Statista. Accessed May 14, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089983/concerns-over-protection-of-personal-data-stored-by-public-authorities-in-the-eu/
European Commission. (2020). How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 14, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089983/concerns-over-protection-of-personal-data-stored-by-public-authorities-in-the-eu/
European Commission. "How Much Do You Agree with The Statement Below: "You Are Concerned That Your Online Personal Information Is Not Kept Secure by Public Authorities"?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jan 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089983/concerns-over-protection-of-personal-data-stored-by-public-authorities-in-the-eu/
European Commission, How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089983/concerns-over-protection-of-personal-data-stored-by-public-authorities-in-the-eu/ (last visited May 14, 2025)
How much do you agree with the statement below: "You are concerned that your online personal information is not kept secure by public authorities"?* [Graph], European Commission, January 1, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1089983/concerns-over-protection-of-personal-data-stored-by-public-authorities-in-the-eu/
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