This statistic presents the results of a survey on the leading reasons for providing personal information online by individuals in the Netherlands as of March 2015. During the survey period, almost ten percent of respondents reported that they had shared their personal data online in order to receive money or price reductions.
Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "You don’t mind providing personal information in return for free services online (e.g. free email address)"?*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
To make a payment online
65%
To have your purchase delivered
63%
To access the service
47%
To connect with others
16%
To save time at the next visit
16%
To obtain a service adapted to your needs
13%
To receive money or price reductions
8%
To get a service for free
7%
You never provide personal information online (Spontaneous)
* Original survey question was phrased as follows:
"QB3 When online (using online social networks or mobile applications, making online purchases, etc.), you are sometimes asked to provide personal information. What are the main reasons why you provide personal information online? (ROTATE – MAX. 3 ANSWERS)"
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European Commission. (June 24, 2015). Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "You don’t mind providing personal information in return for free services online (e.g. free email address)"?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/587823/willingness-to-share-personal-data-for-free-services-online-in-the-netherlands/
European Commission. "Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "You don’t mind providing personal information in return for free services online (e.g. free email address)"?*." Chart. June 24, 2015. Statista. Accessed July 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/587823/willingness-to-share-personal-data-for-free-services-online-in-the-netherlands/
European Commission. (2015). Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "You don’t mind providing personal information in return for free services online (e.g. free email address)"?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/587823/willingness-to-share-personal-data-for-free-services-online-in-the-netherlands/
European Commission. "Do You Agree or Disagree with The Statement: "You Don’t Mind Providing Personal Information in Return for Free Services Online (E.G. Free Email Address)"?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Jun 2015, https://www.statista.com/statistics/587823/willingness-to-share-personal-data-for-free-services-online-in-the-netherlands/
European Commission, Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "You don’t mind providing personal information in return for free services online (e.g. free email address)"?* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/587823/willingness-to-share-personal-data-for-free-services-online-in-the-netherlands/ (last visited July 23, 2024)
Do you agree or disagree with the statement: "You don’t mind providing personal information in return for free services online (e.g. free email address)"?* [Graph], European Commission, June 24, 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/587823/willingness-to-share-personal-data-for-free-services-online-in-the-netherlands/
