| Very Secure | Somewhat Secure | Not Very Secure | Not Secure At All | Don't Know / No Opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using a landline | 16 | 51 | 19 | 12 | 2 |
| Calling on your cell phone | 9 | 43 | 29 | 17 | 2 |
| Sending text messages | 7 | 32 | 37 | 22 | 2 |
| Sending emails | 5 | 35 | 36 | 21 | 3 |
| Using chat or IM | 4 | 25 | 36 | 32 | 3 |
| Using social media sites | 2 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 4 |
How Secure Do You Feel Sharing Private Information When...
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Is your private information safe from prying eyes? Could someone be listening in every time you make a phone call or send an email? A survey of the public found that Americans feel that their information is the safest when shared over a landline, and most at risk through social media.