Safer Internet Day
Protection of personal data on the Internet and untrue or doubtful information or content among young in Slovenia
69% of young individuals saw untrue or doubtful information on news websites or social media in the 1st quarter 2021. 39% restricted access to their geographical location and 35% did not carry out any activity to manage access to their personal data on the Internet.
The Safer Internet day will be held on 8 February 2022. This year, special attention will be given to raising the awareness among young individuals about Internet scams and untrue content that they might encounter when using the Internet. In the first quarter of 2021, 89% of 16–74-year-olds and 98% of 16–24-year-olds used the Internet in the last 3 months. For both age groups the shares were the same as the EU-27 average.
Seven out of ten 16–24-year-olds have seen untrue or doubtful information or content on the Internet
In the first quarter of 2021, 66% of young individuals read online news sites, newspapers, news magazines (68% of 16–74-year-olds). 91% participated in social networks (posted messages, published pictures or managed profile on e.g. Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook) (64% of 16–74-year-olds). The shares of these Internet activities in Slovenia were higher than the EU-27 average.
58% of 16–74-year-olds saw information or content (e.g. videos, images) on online news sites or social media that they found untrue or doubtful. The share was higher among young individuals (69%). Both shares were higher in Slovenia than the EU-27 average.
54% of young individuals who saw untrue or doubtful information or content have checked its truthfulness. Most frequently they checked sources or found other information on the Internet, e.g. other news sites, Wikipedia (45%). 27% discussed the information offline with other persons or used sources not on the Internet and 24% followed or took part in a discussion on the Internet regarding the information. 46% of young individuals who saw untrue information have not checked its truthfulness. As the most common reason why, they stated that they already knew that information, content or source was unreliable (31%).
Almost two-thirds of young individuals are aware what cookies are used for
In the first quarter of 2021, almost all 16–24-year-olds used the Internet for various purposes. 77% searched for information about goods or services over the Internet and 70% made an online purchase. When using the Internet, digital traces are left behind which can be recorded with cookies. 72% of young individuals answered that they know that cookies can be used to trace movements of people and store data to create a profile and service them tailored ads or content. 30% prevented or limited cookies installations in their Internet browser settings. However, more than half (58%) said they were very or somehow concerned that their Internet activities were being recorded to provide them with tailored advertising. 40% answered that they are not concerned.
More than a third of young individuals did not carry out any activity to manage access to personal data on the Internet
Most common Internet usage includes the search for information, the use of various services where various personal data are provided and recorded. 39% of young individuals restricted or refused access to their geographical location on the Internet and an equal share refused allowing the use of their personal data for advertising purposes. More than a third (34%) limited access to their profile or content on social networking sites or shared online storage. 27% checked whether the website where they had to provide personal data was secure, e.g. the website has a security logo or certificate, 25% read privacy policy statements before providing personal data and 8% asked the websites or search engines administrator or provider (e.g. Google) to access the data they hold about them in order to update or delete it. For safer use of the Internet, it is recommended to use software that limits the ability to track activities on the Internet. At least one such software was used by 33% of young individuals.
Nine out of ten young individuals used open source service or software
Limiting the monitoring of activities on the Internet and the protection of personal data can also be achieved with the usage of open source software. An alternative to using Internet browsers such as Google Chrome is the use of open source browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Chromium, Brave. These were used by 76% of 16–24 year olds. 74% used open source online encyclopaedias (e.g. Wikipedia), open source maps (e.g. Open Street Map) or open source messaging or video calling programs (e.g. Jitsi Meet). 43% used an open source text, image, sound or graphics editor, e.g. LibreOffice, Open Office, Inkscape, GIMP, Audacity or Blender. 18% used an open source program to manage web content (e.g. WordPress) or to store, share documents in an online data storage space (e.g. Nextcloud).
Seven out of ten 16–24-year-olds have seen untrue or doubtful information or content on the Internet
In the first quarter of 2021, 66% of young individuals read online news sites, newspapers, news magazines (68% of 16–74-year-olds). 91% participated in social networks (posted messages, published pictures or managed profile on e.g. Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook) (64% of 16–74-year-olds). The shares of these Internet activities in Slovenia were higher than the EU-27 average.
58% of 16–74-year-olds saw information or content (e.g. videos, images) on online news sites or social media that they found untrue or doubtful. The share was higher among young individuals (69%). Both shares were higher in Slovenia than the EU-27 average.
54% of young individuals who saw untrue or doubtful information or content have checked its truthfulness. Most frequently they checked sources or found other information on the Internet, e.g. other news sites, Wikipedia (45%). 27% discussed the information offline with other persons or used sources not on the Internet and 24% followed or took part in a discussion on the Internet regarding the information. 46% of young individuals who saw untrue information have not checked its truthfulness. As the most common reason why, they stated that they already knew that information, content or source was unreliable (31%).
Almost two-thirds of young individuals are aware what cookies are used for
In the first quarter of 2021, almost all 16–24-year-olds used the Internet for various purposes. 77% searched for information about goods or services over the Internet and 70% made an online purchase. When using the Internet, digital traces are left behind which can be recorded with cookies. 72% of young individuals answered that they know that cookies can be used to trace movements of people and store data to create a profile and service them tailored ads or content. 30% prevented or limited cookies installations in their Internet browser settings. However, more than half (58%) said they were very or somehow concerned that their Internet activities were being recorded to provide them with tailored advertising. 40% answered that they are not concerned.
More than a third of young individuals did not carry out any activity to manage access to personal data on the Internet
Most common Internet usage includes the search for information, the use of various services where various personal data are provided and recorded. 39% of young individuals restricted or refused access to their geographical location on the Internet and an equal share refused allowing the use of their personal data for advertising purposes. More than a third (34%) limited access to their profile or content on social networking sites or shared online storage. 27% checked whether the website where they had to provide personal data was secure, e.g. the website has a security logo or certificate, 25% read privacy policy statements before providing personal data and 8% asked the websites or search engines administrator or provider (e.g. Google) to access the data they hold about them in order to update or delete it. For safer use of the Internet, it is recommended to use software that limits the ability to track activities on the Internet. At least one such software was used by 33% of young individuals.
Nine out of ten young individuals used open source service or software
Limiting the monitoring of activities on the Internet and the protection of personal data can also be achieved with the usage of open source software. An alternative to using Internet browsers such as Google Chrome is the use of open source browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Chromium, Brave. These were used by 76% of 16–24 year olds. 74% used open source online encyclopaedias (e.g. Wikipedia), open source maps (e.g. Open Street Map) or open source messaging or video calling programs (e.g. Jitsi Meet). 43% used an open source text, image, sound or graphics editor, e.g. LibreOffice, Open Office, Inkscape, GIMP, Audacity or Blender. 18% used an open source program to manage web content (e.g. WordPress) or to store, share documents in an online data storage space (e.g. Nextcloud).
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