“privacy” Charts
Addicted: Our Ever-Accelerating Attraction to Advancement »
The World Wide Web, first invented by Tim Berners-Lee 25 years ago, has fundamentally altered the way we communicate, learn,…
Approval of Snowden's Whistleblowing, by party »
In the aftermath of Edward Snowden's whistleblowing on the NSA's PRISM program, Democrats maintain that it was wrong to leak…
Whistleblowing on the Rise »
The number of whistleblowing cases received by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration increased by 44% from fiscal year 2005…
Why Dogs Really Aren't "Man's Best Friend" »
Drug-sniffing dogs aren't just often inaccurate, they are extremely susceptible to the influence of their handlers. Search points designed to…
In An Age of Hyped-Up Fears, Americans Discard Their Freedom »
60% of Americans are of the opinion that the nation's security is more important than the privacy of its citizens.…
#identitytheft: Our Most Sensitive Information »
When it comes to sensitive information, many Americans like to play their cards close to their vest. One's social security…
NSA Whistleblower Against Tyranny, Flees US for Autocracies »
Of the various countries Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower wanted for espionage, has sought asylum in, few have freedom/liberties rankings anywhere…
Then and Now: Views of NSA Surveillance »
Over twice as many Republicans believe that the NSA's surveillance programs are unacceptable than did in 2006 when Bush was…
NYC Stop and Frisk Largely Driven by Race »
Though they constitute only 54% of the general population, black and Hispanic New Yorkers were subject to over 4 out…
Americans in Favor of Public Surveillance »
When asked about their support or opposition towards various anti-terror tactics, Americans were overwhelmingly in favor of increased public surveillance…
The Most Important Aspects Of Privacy »
When it comes to protecting one's right to privacy, these are Americans' most pressing priorities. About three in four Americans…
Post-Snowden, Americans Change the Way They Use Tech »
Almost two years after National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden disclosed extensive government surveillance programs, Americans are still weary of…
Drug Dogs: An Innocent Man's Worst Enemy, Latinos Especially »
Drug-sniffing dogs are often construed as infallible in court, but an experiment shows both how inaccurate and manipulatable by their…
Is This Line Secure? »
Is your private information safe from prying eyes? Could someone be listening in every time you make a phone call…
One in Five People Have Had Online Identity Compromised »
An increasingly large amount of people have experienced harmful problems on the internet. 21% of people have had an email…
Americans Accept Big Brother, But Not His BS »
While, overall, Americans are inclined to allow government privacy violations in the interest of preventing terrorism, we do not trust…
American Hypocrisy: NO! They Can't Do That... But WE Can »
While in the middle of Republican president, George Bush's, first term, 53% of Republicans agreed that the government should be…
American Hypocrisy: The Bias That Blinds »
When asked their view on the NSA secretly listening to Americans for anti-terrorism efforts, 47% of the population viewed it…
Wiretapping Increases 250% in Last Decade, Local Police Lead »
From 2002-2012, wiretap applications rose by 250%. Previously mainly utilized by federal agents, local police are increasingly, aggressively, utilizing intercepts.…
Shrinking State Support for Abortions, Hostile Laws Abound »
While in 2000, roughly a third of women, aged 15-44, lived in states ranked "hostile to abortion," that proportion increased…
American Opinion on NSA Phone Tracking Tactic »
While most Americans believe that NSA tracking of millions of American phone records is an acceptable way to investigate terrorism,…
Public Opinion: Collecting/Sharing Personal Info »
Americans feel strongly about the protection of their personal information. Most believe that websites and companies should adopt the standard…
Public Concern: Government Going Too Far? »
The American public is more concerned that the government will go too far to investigate threats of terrorism. Fewer Americans…
American Willingness to Give Up Personal Freedom »
Despite the recent Boston bombings and past attacks on US soil, Americans are beginning to change their opinions regarding privacy.…
Approval of Government Surveillance, by party »
The recent leak of government surveillance technologies and programs has caused an uproar in the United States. Despite the major…
NYC Stop and Frisks by Race »
A class action lawsuit brought against the City of New York in March 2013 regarding the racial discrimination that essentially…
Public Opinion: NSA Tracking is Acceptable »
The National Security Agency has been obtaining court orders to track phone calls for counterterrorism efforts under both George W.…
Investigating Terrorism Outweighs Privacy »
Nearly twice as many Americans believe that it is more important for the USFG to investigate terrorist threats than not…
Where There's Terrorists There's a Way »
After back-to-back years of flat-lined opinions on the ability of the government to prevent attacks of terror, 2013 witnessed Americans…
Security vs. Privacy in the Airport »
Nearly 3 out of 4 air travelers say any potential loss of personal privacy from the full-body scans and pat-downs…
Americans Fear Loss of Civil Liberties »
Despite strong support for public surveillance measures, Americans were more likely to fear a loss of civil liberties over not…