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Cybersecurity Month Privacy Check-Up
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1.
How familiar are you with the potential risks of having your personal information available online?
(Required.)
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Slightly familiar
Not familiar at all
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2.
Which of the following concerns you most about your personal data being accessible online? (Select up to 2)
(Required.)
Financial fraud or identity theft
Harassment, stalking, or safety threats
Unwanted marketing calls, emails, and mail
Damage to personal or professional reputation
Privacy invasion by employers or insurers
Targeted scams based on personal details
Other (please specify)
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3.
Are you aware that data brokers collect and sell your personal information (such as your address, phone number, and purchase history) to other companies without your direct consent?
(Required.)
Yes, very aware
Yes, somewhat aware
I've heard of this but don't know details
No, I wasn't aware of this
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4.
Have you ever tried to remove your personal data from any website or commercial database?
(Required.)
Yes, I've removed my data from multiple websites/services
Yes, I've removed my data from one or a few websites/services
I've tried but found it too difficult or time-consuming
No, but I've considered it
No, and I haven't considered it
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5.
How well do you think current laws protect Americans' personal data from misuse?
(Required.)
Very well protected
Adequately protected
Somewhat protected
Poorly protected
Not protected at all
Unsure
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6.
Have you experienced any negative consequences that you believe resulted from your personal information being available online?
(Required.)
Yes, significant impact
Yes, minor impact
Possibly, but I'm not certain
No, but I'm concerned it could happen
No, and I'm not particularly concerned
[Optional] Describe the negative situation that resulted from your personal data being available online.
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7.
Which of the following have you personally encountered? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Phishing emails or text messages
Fraudulent calls (tech support, IRS, etc.)
Online shopping or marketplace scams
Romance or relationship scams
Investment, cryptocurrency, or "get rich quick" scams
Fake charity or donation requests
Medical or health product scams
None of the above
Other (please specify)
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8.
Have you been a victim of identity theft, financial fraud, or other cybercrime that you suspect was enabled by your exposed personal data?
(Required.)
Yes, definitely
Yes, possibly
No, but someone close to me has been
No, but I know others who have been
No, and I don't know anyone who has been
9.
If you're comfortable sharing, please describe any experience you've had with being scammed, stalked, harassed, or otherwise negatively impacted because your personal information was accessible online. What happened and how did it affect you?
10.
What factors, if any, would prevent you from using a personal data removal service like Incogni? (Select all that apply)
Uncertainty about effectiveness
Don't understand how these services work
Cost/pricing concerns
Concerns about giving more personal data to another company
Prefer to handle data removal myself
Don't believe the privacy risks are significant enough
Haven't had time to research options
No barriers - I would use such a service
Other (please specify)
11.
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
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