Most Americans Insecure About Privacy, Security of Their Digital Data, Accenture Poll Finds
Seventy-nine percent of U.S. citizens are worried about the privacy and security of their digital data and 63 percent said they would feel more confident if government agencies and service providers had stronger policies, said Accenture in a Wednesday news…
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release on a survey. The online poll of nearly 3,500 Americans, conducted in September and October, also found 74 percent didn't have confidence in government to keep data private and secure and 65 percent weren't assured law enforcement could investigate and prosecute cybercrimes. About 30 percent of respondents said they were a victim of cybercrime, the poll said. Sixty-six percent of respondents also said they would sacrifice convenience for better security. “This survey confirms that ‘cyber insecurity’ is pervasive, with citizens feeling concerned and vulnerable,” said Lalit Ahluwalia, who heads Accenture’s security work governments in North America. The poll, done by Market Strategy Group, had a margin of error of plus/minus 2 percent, with most respondents between 36 and 65 years old.