This statistic displays the consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015. During the survey period in 2015, it was found that 67 percent of responding consumers reported that they often thought of the need to protect their activities and data online.
Consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015
Characteristic
January 2013
September 2015
I expect companies that collect or process personal details or financial transactions to keep this data secure from criminals
88%
85%
Companies need to be held responsible for ensuring the security of user and personal information online
87%
84%
I expect companies that collect or process details or financial transactions online to refrain from sharing this data with third parties unless they request my permission to do otherwise
88%
82%
It is my responsibilty to take control of my digital presence and ensure that my personal information is safe online
73%
74%
I think it's the responsibility of companies to provide me with the tools I need to protect my privacy, security and reputation online
80%
72%
My bank is responsible for protecting me from payment or credit card fraud online
76%
72%
I am confident that I have up-to-date security software in place on my digital devices (such as computer or smartphone) to protect me while being online, browsing or sharing data and information
66%
70%
I have my privacy settings under control on the websites and accounts that I use, visit and contribute to
66%
69%
I often think about the safety of my personal information online*
-
68%
The government should be responsible for enforcing online data protection and pesonal security
65%
68%
I often think of the need for me to protect my activities and data online*
-
67%
I know how to control the level of data or information available about me online
45%
51%
I often think of being targeted by cyber criminals*
* Data for 2013 no available. Original survey question was phrased as follows: "Thinking about the security of your personal data, to what extent do you agree with the following statements?
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Deloitte. (November 22, 2015). Consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/497110/consumer-attitudes-to-data-security-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte. "Consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015." Chart. November 22, 2015. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/497110/consumer-attitudes-to-data-security-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte. (2015). Consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/497110/consumer-attitudes-to-data-security-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte. "Consumer Attitudes to Data Security in Great Britain (Gb) as of January 2013 and September 2015." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Nov 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/497110/consumer-attitudes-to-data-security-in-great-britain-gb/
Deloitte, Consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/497110/consumer-attitudes-to-data-security-in-great-britain-gb/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Consumer attitudes to data security in Great Britain (GB) as of January 2013 and September 2015 [Graph], Deloitte, November 22, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/497110/consumer-attitudes-to-data-security-in-great-britain-gb/
