A survey by Information Technology Association of America found that people don't trust the U.S. government to secure their private information. Most of the 1,000 adults surveyed by phone about their comfort with the government's ability to safeguard their personal data . . . . A survey by Information Technology Association of America found that people don't trust the U.S. government to secure their private information. Most of the 1,000 adults surveyed by phone about their comfort with the government's ability to safeguard their personal data said businesses are more trustworthy. Concern about security breeches and other computer crimes make 63 percent of respondents less likely to provide personal data to the government. Worries about misuse of government-held data plague 81 percent of Americans. The link for this article located at TechWeb is no longer available. . A study indicates deep-seated skepticism among citizens regarding the safety measures of government data handling and worries over personal privacy.. Government Trust Issues, Data Security Survey, Privacy Concerns. . Anthony Pell
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