Security News > 2020 > April > Most consumers worry about online privacy but many are unsure how to protect it
What information is being collected online? Who's collecting it? Who should be held responsible for protecting our privacy? And how do we better protect it? A survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NortonLifeLock delved into those questions and more.
The survey of more than 10,000 adults in the US and nine other countries found that more than two-thirds are more alarmed than ever about their online privacy.
Around two-thirds said they've opted not to use certain apps and services solely based on their privacy policies, while a third have avoided smart home devices due to privacy concerns.
Further, a fair number of respondents have taken certain steps to better protect their privacy.
Almost two-thirds believe it's impossible to protect their privacy, while 60% feel it's too late to protect it because the information is already out there.