According to a 2022 survey of internet users in France, 77 percent of the respondents reported using security software such as antivirus, as opposed to 23 percent who said they did not have it. Additionally, six in ten respondents reported opting for specific smartphones, tablets, computers, or other devices to ensure a more secure operating system. For a more secure browsing experience, 52 percent of respondents reported using tools like browser plugins to safeguard their personal information.
Distribution of internet users in France who take actions to protect their personal data online as of July 2022, by action type
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The original question was phrased by the source as follows:
"Have you taken any of the following actions to protect your internet browsing or improve your browsing experience?"
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ARCEP. (January 30, 2023). Distribution of internet users in France who take actions to protect their personal data online as of July 2022, by action type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 20, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396342/france-security-actions-to-protect-data-by-type/
ARCEP. "Distribution of internet users in France who take actions to protect their personal data online as of July 2022, by action type." Chart. January 30, 2023. Statista. Accessed February 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396342/france-security-actions-to-protect-data-by-type/
ARCEP. (2023). Distribution of internet users in France who take actions to protect their personal data online as of July 2022, by action type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 20, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396342/france-security-actions-to-protect-data-by-type/
ARCEP. "Distribution of Internet Users in France Who Take Actions to Protect Their Personal Data Online as of July 2022, by Action Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Jan 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1396342/france-security-actions-to-protect-data-by-type/
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