Digital Economy and Society in Lithuania
(edition 2021)

Safe browsing

 

 

   People

 

The Internet users take various actions to control access to personal information on the Internet (such as name, date of birth, ID card number, contacts, credit card number, photos, location). In 2021, 42 per cent of all Internet users read privacy policy statements before providing personal information, the same number of Internet users did not consent to the use of personal information for advertising purposes. 37 per cent of Internet users restricted or denied access to their geographical location, 35 per cent limited access to profile or content on social networking sites or shared online storage space.


Persons whom Internet security concerns limited or prevented from certain actions on the Internet

Created with Highcharts 6.1.4Per centPer cent39.539.546.446.433.133.133.433.422.122.12.12.142.342.341.741.737.137.135.335.323.323.34.04.020202021Did not consent to the use of personal information for advertising purposesRead privacy policy statements before providing personal informationRestricted or denied access to their geographical locationLimited access to profile or content on social networking sites or sharedonline storage spaceHave checked whether the website where personal information is requiredis secureAsked a website or search engine administrator or provider for access totheir personal data in order to update or delete them0510152025303540455055

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In 2021, 78 per cent of population aged 16–74 who used the Internet in the period of 3 months before the survey knew that cookies can be used to track user activity on the Internet and offer personalized advertising. 87 per cent of persons in the 16–24 age group and 52 per cent of persons in the 65–74 age group knew about the purpose of cookies. Half of the Internet users (49 per cent) were somewhat concerned about their online activities being recorded, 36 per cent – not concerned at all, 16 per cent – very concerned.


Persons concerned about cookies, 2021

Created with Highcharts 6.1.4Per cent77.577.587.287.291.391.386.386.372.072.063.663.652.152.148.648.650.650.651.951.953.753.747.347.344.844.837.437.435.735.733.433.431.631.632.332.336.136.139.739.747.547.515.715.716.016.016.516.514.114.116.616.615.515.515.115.1Know that cookies can be used to track user activity on the Internet and offer personalized advertisingSomewhat concerned about online activities being recorded to provide tailored advertisingNot concerned at all about online activities being recorded to provide tailored advertisingVery concerned about online activities being recorded to provide tailored advertising All persons aged 16–7416–24 years25–34 years35–44 years45–54 years55–64 years65–74 years0255075100

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Persons who have performed cookies-related activities, 2021

Created with Highcharts 6.1.4Per cent26.026.041.041.033.833.828.528.521.521.514.414.412.312.316.316.327.527.523.523.515.115.112.312.39.29.27.37.3Have ever changed the Internet browser settings to prevent or limit the storage of cookies on the computerHave used anti-tracking software All persons aged 16–7416–24 years25–34 years35–44 years45–54 years55–64 years65–74 years01020304050

The latest and detailed data are available in the Database of Indicators