Who are Americans willing to share their data with?

©Jed Villejo (2019)

REPORT

22 Nov 2019

Whether it’s hacks or leaks, data privacy is the issue of the day. Many say they are concerned about their information online, but what will they share and what do they expect in return? Canvas8 spoke to seven Americans to find out what they’re willing to share about themselves and with whom.

Sector
Technology
Locations
North AmericaUnited States

VOXPOP

Quid-pro-quo

Judgement Call

Recommendation station

Unwanted invasion

Question of trust

Suspicious minds

Company cynic

Transparency Concern

Isabel Evans

Isabel Evans is a behavioural analyst at Canvas8. Fascinated by how and why people do things, she has an MSc in cognitive and decision sciences from UCL. You can often find her drinking endless coffees, running around Regent’s Park, or delving into a book.

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