As of the third quarter of 2024, the worldwide demographic group most concerned about improper use of their data by companies were internet users aged 65 and older. Over four in ten internet users of this demographic group stated to have such concerns.
Share of internet users worldwide concerned about improper use of their personal data as of 3rd quarter 2024, by age and gender
Internet users who are worried about how companies use their personal data online
Supplementary notes
The source used a revised survey methodology, leading to lower values for various data points compared to previous reports.
The source adds the following: "Data for audience aged 65+ are not yet available in all countries, so findings for audiences aged 65+ may not be directly comparable with hose for other age groups."
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DataReportal, & Meltwater, & We Are Social. (February 5, 2025). Share of internet users worldwide concerned about improper use of their personal data as of 3rd quarter 2024, by age and gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382859/concerns-personal-data-misuse-by-age-and-gender/
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