Over three-quarters of US citizens accept government agencies sharing their data

Most US citizens acknowledge and accept that state and local government agencies share their personal data, even when it comes to personal information such as criminal records and income, according to a new survey conducted by YouGov and sponsored by Unisys Corporation. The survey of nearly 2,000 people across eight states finds that more than three-quarters (77 percent) accept that their data is being shared between government agencies. What's more, most citizens believe government agencies are sharing sensitive information, including their social security numbers (60 percent stating they believe this data is being shared), employment status (56 percent), paid income… [Continue Reading]