More people globally (60%) compared to Pakistan (9%) are reported to be victims of data misuse: Gallup Pakistan and WIN World Survey report released

Islamabad, June 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):According to a Gallup Pakistan Survey in Pakistan (and similar surveys done by Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) across the world), more people globally (60%) compared to Pakistan (9%) are reported to be victims of data misuse.

These findings emerge from an international survey conducted across the globe by The Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN) – a global network conducting market research and opinion polls in every continent. WIN International has published the Annual WIN World Survey (WWS – 2021), exploring the views and beliefs of 33,236 individuals, among citizens from 39 countries across the globe. On International Technology Day, WIN releases the latest results of the survey, to understand the concerns of sharing personal Information via digital platforms. The fieldwork for Pakistan was conducted between 15th October and 18th December 2021 and the sample size was 1000 individuals.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the world were asked the following question. “Have you experienced any of the following?” In response to this question in Pakistan, 2% said they have been spammed by companies with no previous contact, 3% said they were a victim of phishing, 1% said their personal details were leaked, 2% said their email was hacked, 2% said their bank details were used fraudulently and 91% said they have not experienced any of these.

Question: “Have you experienced any of the following?”

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