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Digital Legacy Survey

Flickr, in partnership with the Flickr Foundation, is exploring questions around digital legacy – the digital footprint we leave after we pass on. We want to understand whether you're thinking about this for your digital life and what it means to you.

Your responses will directly inform how Flickr approaches photo preservation and account management for this sensitive aspect of people’s lives. It’s a responsibility we’re committed to handling with care.

Your responses are confidential and anonymous. Only our research team will view them and they will never be made public. If you have any questions or comments about this survey, please use the webform.

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* 1. How long ago did you create your Flickr account?

Less than 1 year ago

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16+ years

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* 2. How many photos do you have on Flickr?

Less than 100

100-499

500-999

1000-4999

5000+

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* 3. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. What type of Flickr user are you?

I have a Flickr Pro subscription, and I plan to continue it

I have a Flickr Pro subscription, but I may switch to a free account soon

I have a free account, but I might upgrade

I have a free account, and that’s fine

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* 5. What do you use Flickr for? (Select all that apply)

Displaying my photos publicly

Share my photos with friends & family

Sharing my photos on social media, via email, or other sites

Looking for inspiration from photographers, themes, or groups I find interesting

Connecting with other photographers to build a following

Improving my photography by looking at techniques, camera info, etc

Organizing, tagging, and arranging my photos

Learning about photography techniques and cameras

Storing and backing up my photos

Selling my photos

Buying prints of my own photos

Buying prints of photos from others

Are there other things you use Flickr for? Please explain

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* 6. Have you ever thought about what might happen to your digital photos if you were no longer able to manage them?

Yes, I've thought about it a lot

Yes, it has crossed my mind

No, I hadn’t thought of it

17% of survey complete.