Majority sees responsibility for data protection in itself

Published on: January 28, 2019 / Update from: January 28, 2019 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

Whether ordering a pizza or making a cinema reservation, many online activities require users to provide personal information such as their address. According to a current Bitkom survey, the majority of Germans see themselves as responsible for the security of this data.

74 percent of those surveyed said they took personal responsibility for data protection. More than one in five see the state as responsible, as the graphic shows. Only three percent think that internet providers are responsible for data security.

Whether ordering a pizza or reserving a cinema – many Internet activities require users to disclose personal data such as their address. According to a recent Bitkom survey , the majority of Germans see themselves as responsible for the security of this data.

74 percent of the respondents stated that they bear personal responsibility for data protection. More than every fifth person sees the state as responsible, as the chart shows. Only three percent think that Internet providers are responsible for data security.

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