Google vs Apple: New survey shows that American citizens trust Google more than Apple regarding the security of their data.
We all know that we are living in the digital age and this means that technology and the internet have penetrated so much into our lives that almost everything is done through them. However, many security issues arise , mainly related to the protection of our privacy . Many times we hear about data breaches and companies gaining access to our personal information for various purposes.
A survey in America regarding security, encryption , and the personal opinions and habits of users.
The survey involved 1,025 American citizens. The answers to the question about encryption (Where did they know about encryption/Where did they first hear about it) were disappointing. 17.7% answered that they heard about it on TV, in movies. 18% knew nothing about encryption.
When it comes to data security, there were mixed opinions. 55.5% believe data is safe if it is encrypted in the cloud. However, 65.2% said hackers can find ways to compromise users' personal data even if it is protected and encrypted.
One of the most interesting questions was: “Which company do you trust the most for the security of your data?”
Many people might have thought that the participants would choose Apple, which emphasizes that protecting the privacy of its users is a priority for the company.
However, most respondents said they trust Google the most. In fact, Apple isn't even in second place. After Google (42.6%), Amazon (38.3%) followed, and then Apple (36.7%).
It's true that Apple's encryption isn't perfect. However, the company's CEO, Tim Cook, is a strong supporter of encryption and emphasizes that privacy is one of the iPhone.
It's surprising that most participants suggested Google as the most secure company. Cook has repeatedly accused Google of failing to protect its users.
When asked which company uses encryption the most, respondents chose Amazon , followed by Google and then Apple.
This particular research was conducted by the company nCipher. The company has also conducted other interesting research in the past.
A question in one of the previous surveys asked: “Should US authorities be able to break encryption to gain access to data that might help them solve cases?”
Nearly 27% of American respondents said authorities should be able to do so in any circumstance. 26% said it should only be allowed for criminal investigations.
