INFOGRAPHIC
Half ( 50 %) of respondents said national or local government should have the primary role in protecting data – whereas 21 % said private companies should be primarily responsible for protecting data .
Those who are aware of the law are more likely to feel they can adequately protect their data : only 40 % of those unaware of their country ’ s law feel they can protect their data compared to 74 % of those who are aware of the law .
“ As governments pass laws and companies seek to build trust , consumers must also take action and use technology responsibly to protect their own privacy ,” says Harvey Jang , Cisco Vice President , Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer .
Sixty-eight percent of consumers aged 18 – 24 feel they can protect their data . This gradually declines to 47 % of consumers over age 65 saying so .
Role of Laws and Governments
Many consumers look to the government to set the standard of care and enforce privacy protections .
Consumers are split on the value of data localization .
Most have heard about such requirements and 76 % indicated initially that data localization might be good .
However , when considering the cost associated with it , thereby making products and services more expensive , only 44 % were in favor of data localization . p
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