Nearly 50% of workers who understand their organization's AI policy knowingly violate that policy by using unapproved AI tools.

32% of organizations report major challenges with Shadow IT where systems are deployed outside of IT governance.

The share of users who switch between personal and enterprise accounts grew from 7% to 15% in Europe.

25% of organizations say shadow IT and unauthorized AI tool usage are a primary concern related to employee AI tool use and data security.

54% of CIOs say they have discovered unsanctioned 'shadow AI' in use inside their organizations.

75% of security practitioners believe that shadow AI will surpass the risks previously posed by shadow IT in 2025.

44% of employees use personal devices for work, at least half of which are not managed by MDM.

46% of Canadian employees reported that they have downloaded apps without IT approval

31% of UK employees reported that they have downloaded apps without IT approval

34% of UK employees reported that they have downloaded apps without IT approval

27% of employees have downloaded applications that their employer did not approve.

One in three data breaches involved shadow data, according to IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report.

52% of employees reported downloading work-related apps without IT approval.

Only 15% of organizations feel fully prepared to handle the movement of sensitive data through SaaS and Shadow IT tools.

23% of organizations adopting AI identify Shadow AI and unapproved tools as an area where they are least prepared to address threats.