Half of Americans Fear Online Shopping Because of Privacy/Security Concerns
According to a study conducted by the US Department of Commerce, almost half of Americans are reluctant to shop online due to concerns over privacy and security. The study, conducted by the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), revealed that 45% of American households polled online reported limiting online activity because of security and privacy concerns. Fear of identity theft and government hearing unpopular opinions. According to the NTIA’s study, almost half of citizens were concerned about either transacting financially,....
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