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Factsheet Data Protection Eurobarometer 240615 en
Factsheet Data Protection Eurobarometer 240615 en
Factsheet Data Protection Eurobarometer 240615 en
Eurobarometer
June 2015
In January 2012, the European Commission proposed a comprehensive reform of data protection
rules in the EU. The objective is to make data protection rules fit for the digital age by putting
citizens back in control over of their personal data and simplifying the regulatory environment
for business. The completion of this reform is a key priority for 2015 and a key enabler of the
Digital Single Market project , which aims to empower European citizens and businesses to fully
seize the opportunities of the digital economy.
The Eurobarometer survey(1), conducted in March 2015, asked 28000 EU citizens what they think about
the protection of their personal data. The overall conclusion of the survey shows that the protection
of personal data remains a very important concern for citizens, as it was when the Commission
presented the reform in 2012. Its outcome confirms the need to finalise the data protection reform.
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Data protection Eurobarometer June 2015
Half of the respondents say that becoming a victim of fraud is the most serious risk associated
with their personal information, while four out of ten consider their online identity being used for
fraudulent purposes as the main risk.
When asked who they think should make sure the personal information they provide online is
collected, stored and exchanged safely, respondents believe the responsibility is shared between
online companies (67%) and individuals themselves (66%), but also public authorities (55%).
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Data protection Eurobarometer June 2015