CONSUMERS INDICATE PRIVACY ASSURANCEHAS GREATER VALUE THAN DISCLOSURE ALONE (II)
Privacy disclosure increases consumer willingness to give information
- If a site discloses its privacy practices, up to 18% of respondents would give information that they otherwise wouldnt disclose
Assurance of non-dissemination of personal information has a much more significant impact
- If a site assures non-dissemination of personal information, up to 45% of respondents would give more sensitive information they otherwise wouldnt disclose
- Reflects strong consumer desire to control the spread of their information