Most EU internet users (64%) choose not to read privacy statements before sharing their personal information online.
According to Eurostat, 73% of people have taken action to manage their online security at least once every three months.
Which European Union nations prioritize online privacy the most?
The largest percentages of individuals safeguarding their data were observed in the Netherlands (91.85%), Finland (90.83%), the Czech Republic (81.42%) and Denmark (80.61%).
The EU countries with the least enthusiasm for managing data protection are Romania (46.28%), Bulgaria (49.80%), Latvia (51.02%), Poland (51.22%), and Slovenia (51.43%).
Lower shares were reported in Serbia (34.02%), Albania (37.24%), and Bosnia-Herzegovina (40.17%).
How can internet users safeguard their personal data?
The most prevalent ways users opt out include prohibiting the use of their personal data for advertising (54%), and limiting or denying access to their geographical location (51%).
Moreover, 41% have limited access to their profile or content on social networks; conversely, only 35% have the habit of checking whether the website they're using is safe.