- Jan 24, 2011
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Do you worry about your personal information or Internet viruses when logging onto Facebook or Google? According to a poll from Gallup and USA Today, the majority of Americans would respond yes.
Almost 70 percent of Facebook users and 52 percent of Google users are somewhat or very concerned about the privacy while using both services. About 65 percent of Facebook users and 54 percent of Google users are worried about viruses.
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The poll results come as various browser companies and government agencies have been discussing a "do not track" option, which would allow Web users to opt out of having their activity tracked for advertising and other purposes.
In a statement, Consumer Watchdog said the Gallup/USA Today poll underscores the need for "do not track" legislation. The group pointed to a poll it conducted last summer that found that 90 percent of the 1,000 people it polled wanted legislation to protect their online privacy, while another 80 percent supported "do not track." Another 86 percent wanted a single button that would enable anonymous Web browsing.
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Almost 70 percent of Facebook users and 52 percent of Google users are somewhat or very concerned about the privacy while using both services. About 65 percent of Facebook users and 54 percent of Google users are worried about viruses.
[...]
The poll results come as various browser companies and government agencies have been discussing a "do not track" option, which would allow Web users to opt out of having their activity tracked for advertising and other purposes.
In a statement, Consumer Watchdog said the Gallup/USA Today poll underscores the need for "do not track" legislation. The group pointed to a poll it conducted last summer that found that 90 percent of the 1,000 people it polled wanted legislation to protect their online privacy, while another 80 percent supported "do not track." Another 86 percent wanted a single button that would enable anonymous Web browsing.
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