The Internet Society stories

Big Tech firms dominating internet choices
Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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google
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facebook
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alibaba
"While people benefit from big tech's products and services, they are clearly concerned about associated security and privacy threats, and they also want more choice."

Consumers 'creeped out' by IoT devices as distrust reigns supreme
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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cybersecurity
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iot
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smart home
According to the study, 53% of respondents don’t trust connected devices to respect people’s privacy and handle information in a respectful way. What’s more, 75% are worried that their data could be used by other organisations without their permission.

Internet users love IoT devices but loathe the lack of security
Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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cybersecurity
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iot
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the internet society
90% of respondents said they don’t trust IoT manufacturers and service providers to secure their device.

APAC internet users demand stronger access & right to delete their online information
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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data protection
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privacy
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the internet society
Internet users across APAC rate cybersecurity, data protection, access, connectivity and privacy as the most important policy-related concerns.