This statistic shows the results of a survey on data protection and data security in social networks in Germany in 2013. During the survey period it was found that 91 percent of German respondents agreed with the statement, that social networks should provide better data security.
How much do you agree with the following statements about social network data security?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Social networks have to provide better data protection
91%
Social networks have to explain better how they use personal data
90%
I would like a seal of quality for social networks regarding data protection
81%
The government has to regulate and enforce stronger rules for social network data protection
80%
I lack information about how I can protect my data in social networks
65%
The service that social networks provide justifies handing over personal data
40%
Personally, I don't care what happens to my data in social networks
internet users who actively used at least one social network
Method of interview
Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)
Supplementary notes
The statistic refers only to the top-two-boxes "I totally agree" and "I rather agree". The survey phrased the original German survey questions as follows: "Inwiefern stimmen Sie folgenden Aussagen zum Thema Datenschutz in sozialen Netzwerken zu?"
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