Between Wikileaks, tech experts, and the Federal Trade Commission, we have no shortage of sources reminding us on an almost daily basis that the Information Age brings both invaluable new resources and technology, and a significant threat to personal privacy. Data is everywhere, and it’s accessible by more entities than ever—including employers.
To get to the heart of how employees understand data privacy and how their online behavior at work can impact it, kCura recently commissioned a survey conducted by Harris Poll among 1,013 US adults age 18 and older who were employed full-time or part-time, working in a traditional office setting for at least 50 percent of the time, and are not freelancers (referred to as “employees” throughout).
We learned that although nearly all employees (98 percent) say their privacy is important to them, the majority (60 percent) have used their personal device in some way while connected to their company’s WiFi, which potentially sacrifices that privacy while at work. Here’s a look at the results and how employers can protect themselves against excess data proliferation.
Check out the full report for more insight into the data, a method statement for the survey, and more insights.
