Re: [gnso-dow123] Consumer protection survey

[KathrynKL@xxxxxxx]

Steve:  Thank you for sharing this survey, and I look forward to reading it 
in great detail.  I note that the deep concern over the sharing of personal 
data is also reflected in the survey:  "Identity theft is a substantial concern 
for all users polled, causing many to change their Internet habits. Nearly 9 
out of 10 Internet users (86 percent) have made at least one change in their 
behavior because of fears about identity theft: 
       -     A majority of users (53 percent) say they have stopped giving 
out personal information on the Internet. 
       -   30 percent say they have reduced their overall use of the 
Internet. ...."

Same links as below.
Regards, Kathy
    


> 
> Task Force members may be interested in a major US consumer survey
> released yesterday under the title, "Do we trust the Internet? Our poll
> finds that Web users are increasingly wary and demanding."   48 percent
> of respondents said knowing who owns a Web site is very important.  This
> was up 16 points from results obtained in 2002, the biggest increase
> recorded for any category in the survey.  When those who said this was
> "somewhat important" are included, the total approaches 80%.  
> Of course, Whois is one way this knowledge can be obtained.  
> 
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