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Poll: Do you worry about your online privacy?

Most people are aware of privacy settings on social media sites but is it something you worry about?

MOST PEOPLE ARE conscious of basic privacy protection measures online, particularly when it comes to social media sites like Facebook where they share personal information and photos.

However as Internet use increases, more parts of our lives are moving online and every website has different levels and standards of protection.

We want to know: Do you worry about your online privacy?

Poll Results:

Yes, all the time (2127)

Sometimes (1961)

Not at all (651)

Yes, all the time
Sometimes
Not at all

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