This statistic shows the percentage of internet users who suffered incidents regarding the privacy of their data or internet security in Spain and the EU during 2015, by type of incident. One quarter of internet users stated that the had suffered at least a virus attack during that year, four percentage points more than European average.
Percentage of individuals who suffered incidents regarding data privacy and internet security in Spain and the EU in 2015, by type
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The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is a composite indicator that summarizes more than 30 relevant indicators of digital development in Europe and follows the evolution of the member states according to five main dimensions:
- Connectivity
- Human capital
- Use of internet by citizens
- Integration of digital technology by businesses
- Digital public services (including eGovernment and online health services)
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European Commission. (August 10, 2016). Percentage of individuals who suffered incidents regarding data privacy and internet security in Spain and the EU in 2015, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/772728/netizens-affected-by-incidents-from-cybersecurity-in-spain-y-the-eu/
European Commission. "Percentage of individuals who suffered incidents regarding data privacy and internet security in Spain and the EU in 2015, by type ." Chart. August 10, 2016. Statista. Accessed April 28, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/772728/netizens-affected-by-incidents-from-cybersecurity-in-spain-y-the-eu/
European Commission. (2016). Percentage of individuals who suffered incidents regarding data privacy and internet security in Spain and the EU in 2015, by type . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 28, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/772728/netizens-affected-by-incidents-from-cybersecurity-in-spain-y-the-eu/
European Commission. "Percentage of Individuals Who Suffered Incidents regarding Data Privacy and Internet Security in Spain and The Eu in 2015, by Type ." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Aug 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/772728/netizens-affected-by-incidents-from-cybersecurity-in-spain-y-the-eu/
European Commission, Percentage of individuals who suffered incidents regarding data privacy and internet security in Spain and the EU in 2015, by type Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/772728/netizens-affected-by-incidents-from-cybersecurity-in-spain-y-the-eu/ (last visited April 28, 2025)
Percentage of individuals who suffered incidents regarding data privacy and internet security in Spain and the EU in 2015, by type [Graph], European Commission, August 10, 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/772728/netizens-affected-by-incidents-from-cybersecurity-in-spain-y-the-eu/
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