Most Web surfers do not worry about the amount of personal information available about them online. Despite media coverage of Facebook’s Beacon, data breaches and online prowling, most Internet users are unconcerned with the repercussions that sharing personal information online might bring and do nothing to limit it. More on cio.com Five Key Technology Trends for 2008According to a study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project of 1,623 Internet users 18 and older, a full 60 percent don’t worry about the amount of information that is available about them online, and only 38 percent have taken measures to limit such information. The study divided Internet users into four categories based on their level of privacy concerns: Unconcerned but careful: 17 percent do not worry about the availability of their online information. Members of this group are active contributors of online content and information but also take some steps to limit their personal information. Anxious and proactive: 21 percent of Internet users worry about the availability of their online personal information and actively take steps to limit their own online data. Worried but passive: 18 percent are worried about the amount of online information available about them, but do nothing to limit that information. Unconcerned and unlimited: 43 percent neither worry about their personal information available online, nor take steps to limit it. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe