Startling New Ponemon Research Uncovers 74% of Consumers Say They Have Little Control Over the Personal Information Collected on Them
The research points to a privacy gap between the consumer data protection individuals want and what industry and regulators provide.
- The research points to a privacy gap between the consumer data protection individuals want and what industry and regulators provide.
- Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of Ponemon Institute, said, "This research revealed much of the tension surrounding digital privacy today.
- Based on my polling experience, these findings make a compelling case for the important role identity protection products and services play in protecting consumers' privacy.
- Split Responsibility: More consumers (54%) say online service providers should be accountable for protecting the privacy of consumers, while 45% say they themselves should assume responsibility.