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Consumers Questioning the Security of Personal Information A new survey says that despite ranking the security of their personal information as the most important thing, most are still putting their information at risk – and most say their personal information isn’t secure. In an article on the Tech Herald website, Steve Ragan says the poll by Harris Interactive found that 87 percent of adults surveyed feel their personal information is slightly secure or not secure at all. The survey found that more than 80 percent of respondents believe their personal information should be protected, but 51 percent who say it’s a priority aren’t aware of the risks many innocent activities place them in. “For example, entering a sweepstakes or filling out a warranty card could lead to the loss of personal information, including a person’s name, contact details, income and credit history,” Ragan says. “Other risky behaviors according to the survey included donations to political campaigns, requesting information about products, or offering up personal information to a website without understanding their privacy policy.” The poll also found that approximately one in four adults are not aware that providing their personal information to a web site without reviewing its privacy policy can lead to their information being used or shared without their permission. To read the full article, click here: http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200818/878/
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