PEW RESEARCH CENTER’S INTERNET PROJECT/GFK PRIVACY PANEL SURVEY #1 TOPLINE JANUARY 10-27, 2014

This topline report presents the detailed questionnaire and initial findings from the first wave of a landmark longitudinal (panel) study on privacy and security in the digital age. Conducted in the wake of the 2013 Edward Snowden revelations about global government surveillance programs, this survey captures a critical moment of public awareness and concern. It established a baseline for tracking evolving American attitudes and behaviors regarding online privacy, data security, and surveillance over time. The data explores the profound tension between the desire for digital convenience and the growing unease with how personal information is collected and used by corporations and the government.