Global online users concerns about misuse of personal data Q3 2024, by age and gender

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Ani Petrosyan
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Feb 10, 2025

As of the third quarter of 2024, the worldwide demographic group most concerned about improper use of their data by companies were internet users aged 65 and older. Over four in ten internet users of this demographic group stated to have such concerns.

Share of internet users worldwide concerned about improper use of their personal data as of 3rd quarter 2024, by age and gender

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Statistic: Share of internet users worldwide concerned about improper use of their personal data as of 3rd quarter 2024, by age and gender

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Release date

February 2025

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Worldwide

Survey time period

Q3 2024

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Internet users who are worried about how companies use their personal data online

Supplementary notes

The source used a revised survey methodology, leading to lower values for various data points compared to previous reports.

The source adds the following: "Data for audience aged 65+ are not yet available in all countries, so findings for audiences aged 65+ may not be directly comparable with hose for other age groups."

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