Proficiency of changing privacy and security settings in China 2024

Published by
Lai Lin Thomala,
Nov 29, 2024

China's digital landscape is evolving, but challenges remain in user privacy and security awareness. In a 2024 survey, a significant 45.2 percent of internet users in the country reported being completely unproficient in changing security and privacy settings on their devices. This highlights the ongoing need for digital literacy initiatives in the world's largest online market.

Proficiency of changing privacy and security settings in China as of June 2024

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Release date

August 2024

Region

China

Survey time period

June 2024

Age group

6 years and older

Special properties

the survey sample covered 31 provinces (regions and municipalities) of mainland China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

Method of interview

Computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI)

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