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82% of people opt out of data collection where possible, up from 75%.

May 27, 2026

82% of people opt out of data collection where possible, up from 75%. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Malwarebytes in May 2026. It covers topics including Privacy, Data Collection, Opt Out, Consumer. The original data appears in 90% of people don’t trust AI with their data. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/17/2026

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82% of people opt out of data collection where possible, up from 75%. This data was published by Malwarebytes and covers Privacy, Data Collection, Opt Out, Consumer.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 90% of people don’t trust AI with their data, published by Malwarebytes on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/privacyresearch2026.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Privacy, Data Collection, Opt Out, Consumer. Browse more statistics on Privacy or from Malwarebytes.

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