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How americans view data privacy, the role of technology companies, ai and regulation – plus personal experiences with data breaches, passwords, cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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Pew Research Center has a long record of studying Americans’ views of privacy and their personal data, as well as their online habits. This study sought to understand how people think about each of these things – and what, if anything, they do to manage their privacy online.

This survey was conducted among 5,101 U.S. adults from May 15 to 21, 2023. Everyone who took part in the survey is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race and ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the  ATP’s methodology .

Here are  the questions used for this analysis , along with responses, and its methodology .

Americans are largely concerned and confused about how their data is being used

In an era where every click, tap or keystroke leaves a digital trail, Americans remain uneasy and uncertain about their personal data and feel they have little control over how it’s used.

This wariness is even ticking up in some areas like government data collection, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted May 15-21, 2023.

Today, as in the past, most Americans are concerned about how companies and the government use their information. But there have been some changes in recent years:

Growing shares of Republicans say they’re worried about how the government uses their personal data

Americans – particularly Republicans – have grown more concerned about how the government uses their data. The share who say they are worried about government use of people’s data has increased from 64% in 2019 to 71% today. That reflects rising concern among Republicans (from 63% to 77%), while Democrats’ concern has held steady. (Each group includes those who lean toward the respective party.)

The public increasingly says they don’t understand what companies are doing with their data. Some 67% say they understand little to nothing about what companies are doing with their personal data, up from 59%.

Most believe they have little to no control over what companies or the government do with their data. While these shares have ticked down compared with 2019 , vast majorities feel this way about data collected by companies (73%) and the government (79%).

We’ve studied Americans’ views on data privacy for years. The topic remains in the national spotlight today, and it’s particularly relevant given the policy debates ranging from regulating AI to protecting kids on social media . But these are far from abstract concepts. They play out in the day-to-day lives of Americans in the passwords they choose, the privacy policies they agree to and the tactics they take – or not – to secure their personal information. We surveyed 5,101 U.S. adults using Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel to give voice to people’s views and experiences on these topics.

In addition to the key findings covered on this page, the three chapters of this report provide more detail on:

  • Views of data privacy risks, personal data and digital privacy laws (Chapter 1) . Concerns, feelings and trust, plus children’s online privacy, social media companies and views of law enforcement.
  • How Americans protect their online data (Chapter 2) . Data breaches and hacks, passwords, cybersecurity and privacy policies.
  • A deep dive into online privacy choices (Chapter 3) . How knowledge, confidence and concern relate to online privacy choices.

Role of social media, tech companies and government regulation

Trust in social media ceos.

A table showing most Americans don’t trust social media CEOs to handle users’ data responsibly, for example, by publicly taking responsibility for mistakes when they misuse or compromise it

Americans have little faith that social media executives will responsibly handle user privacy.

Some 77% of Americans have little or no trust in leaders of social media companies to publicly admit mistakes and take responsibility for data misuse.

And they are no more optimistic about the government’s ability to rein them in: 71% have little to no trust that these tech leaders will be held accountable by the government for data missteps.

Artificial intelligence

People’s views on artificial intelligence (AI) are marked with distrust and worry about their data.

As AI raises new frontiers in how people’s data is being used, unease is high. Among those who’ve heard about AI, 70% have little to no trust in companies to make responsible decisions about how they use it in their products.

The public expects AI’s role in data collection to lead to unintended consequences and public discomfort

And about eight-in-ten of those familiar with AI say its use by companies will lead to people’s personal information being used in ways they won’t be comfortable with (81%) or that weren’t originally intended (80%).

Still, there’s some positivity: 62% of Americans who’ve heard of AI think that as companies use it, people’s information will be used to make life easier.

Children’s online privacy

Americans worry about kids’ online privacy – but largely expect parents to take responsibility. Some 89% are very or somewhat concerned about social media platforms knowing personal information about kids. Large shares also worry about advertisers and online games or gaming apps using kids’ data. And while most Americans (85%) say parents hold a great deal of responsibility for protecting kids’ online privacy, 59% also say this about tech companies and 46% about the government.

Government regulation

There is bipartisan support for more regulation of what companies can do with people’s data. Some 72% of Americans say there should be more regulation than there is now; just 7% say there should be less. Support for more regulation reaches across the political aisle, with 78% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans taking this stance.

Americans’ day-to-day experiences with online privacy

Americans’ day-to-day experiences reflect the difficulty of managing your privacy, even amid widespread concern. Some people are overwhelmed navigating the options tech companies provide or skeptical these steps will make a difference. And at times, people fail to take steps to safeguard their data.

Feelings about managing online privacy

Many trust themselves to make the right privacy decisions but are also skeptical their actions matter

Americans’ feelings about managing their online privacy range from confident to overwhelmed. Most Americans (78%) trust themselves to make the right decisions about their personal information.

But a majority say they’re skeptical anything they do will make much difference. And only about one-in-five are confident that those who have their personal information will treat it responsibly.

How people approach privacy policies

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans frequently skip reading privacy policies

Privacy policies used by apps, websites and other online services allow users to review and consent to what is being done with their data.

But many say privacy policies’ long and technical nature can limit their usefulness – and that consumers lack meaningful choices .

Our survey finds that a majority of Americans ignore privacy policies altogether: 56% frequently click “agree” without actually reading their content.

People are also largely skeptical that privacy policies do what they’re intended to do. Some 61% think they’re ineffective at explaining how companies use people’s data. And 69% say they view these policies as just something to get past.

Password overload

Many Americans are overwhelmed by keeping up with passwords – and nearly half forgo secure ones

From social media accounts to mobile banking and streaming services, Americans must keep track of numerous passwords. This can leave many feeling fatigued, resigned and even anxious. 

This survey finds about seven-in-ten Americans (69%) are overwhelmed by the number of passwords they have to keep track of. And nearly half (45%) report feeling anxious about whether their passwords are strong and secure.

But despite these concerns, only half of adults say they typically choose passwords that are more secure, even if they are harder to remember. A slightly smaller share opts for passwords that are easier to remember, even if they are less secure.

Password management

Bar charts showing that strategies for keeping track of passwords – like writing them down, saving them in their browser or resetting them – vary by age

The public is adopting a range of strategies for managing their passwords.

Some 41% of Americans say they always, almost always or often write down their passwords. A slightly smaller share (34%) save their passwords in their browser with the same frequency. And 21% regularly reset the passwords to their online accounts.

These tactics vary across age groups. Some 63% of Americans ages 65 and older regularly write their passwords down. By contrast, 49% of adults under 30 say the same about saving their passwords in their browser.

One recommended approach to password management is becoming more common: More Americans are turning to password managers for help.

The share who say they use a password manager has risen from 20% in 2019 to 32% today. And roughly half of those ages 18 to 29 (49%) say they use these tools.

Smartphone security

Most smartphone users lock their phone, but older groups are less likely to do so

Even so, some riskier privacy habits linger. Notably, 16% of smartphone users say they do not use a security feature – like a passcode, fingerprint or face recognition – to unlock their phone.

And this is more common among older smartphone users. Those ages 65 and older are more likely than adults under 30 to say they do not use a security feature to unlock their mobile devices (28% vs. 9%).

Still, most users across age groups do take this security precaution.

Data breaches and hacks

Today’s data environment also comes with tangible risks: Some Americans’ personal information has fallen into the wrong hands.

Roughly one-quarter of Americans (26%) say someone has put fraudulent charges on their debit or credit card in the last 12 months. And 11% have had their email or social media accounts taken over without permission, while 7% have had someone attempt to open a line of credit or apply for a loan in their name.

All told, 34% have experienced at least one of these things in the past year.

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Overall, 6.9% of U.S. adults reported ever experiencing long COVID, the report stated.

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Thousands of users were affected, according to a site that tracks outages. Verizon and T-Mobile said their networks were operating normally.

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AT&T said on Thursday it was working to fully restore its network after being hit by a widespread outage for hours early Thursday that disrupted service for thousands of users across the United States.

“Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning,” AT&T said in a statement . “So far three-quarters of our network has been restored.”

It was unclear how many customers were still affected or how widespread the issues remained.

The outage, which affected people in cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York, was first reported around 3:30 a.m. Eastern time, and cellular service and internet problems were still being reported eight hours later, according to Downdetector.com , which tracks user reports of telecommunication and internet disruptions.

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The Massachusetts State Police said on social media on Thursday morning that 911 call centers across the state had been flooded with calls from people checking to see if the emergency service worked from their phones. “Please do not do this,” the police said. “If you can successfully place a non-emergency call to another number via your cell service then your 911 service will also work.”

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Updated on: February 22, 2024 / 11:24 AM EST / CBS News

Customers of numerous U.S. cell service providers reported outages and other service problems early Thursday morning, according to the website  Downdetector.com , which tracks such reports. AT&T had the most by far, with tens of thousands of customers telling Downdetector they had no service.

Customers of T-Mobile, Verizon, UScellular and Consumer Cellular were also reporting issues, though far fewer. T-Mobile and Verizon told CBS News that their networks were operational, although some customers may be encountering problems when trying to reach people on another network.

The reports of AT&T outages appear to have started at around 4 a.m. EST, Downdetector said, then seemed to wane some two hours later, then picked up again and were about 60,000 at 11 a.m. EST.

United states cluster map showing concentration of user-submitted problem reports over the last 24 hours to Downdetector.com.

AT&T said some of its customers are experiencing outages, although it didn't provide a cause. Other providers, including Verizon and T-Mobile, said that while their networks remained operational, some customers might be having problems reaching people on AT&T's service.

"We are working urgently to restore service to them," AT&T said. "We encourage the use of Wi-Fi calling until service is restored."

Officials: Don't call 911 to test your phone

Meanwhile, some officials urged people not to call 911 to test whether their phone was working. 

"Many 911 centers in the state are getting flooded w/ calls from people trying to see if 911 works from their cell phone. Please do not do this," the Massachusetts State Police wrote on X, the former Twitter.

Likewise, Chicago's Office of Emergency Management & Communications had a similar message for local residents, noting that on X that people who actually need to get through to 911 should use a landline or find a friend or relative who uses a service other than AT&T and ask them to make the call.

Some municipalities were experiencing difficulties with 911 service.

The San Francisco Fire Department said in a post on X, "We are aware of an issue impacting AT&T wireless customers from making and receiving any phone calls (including to 911). We are actively engaged and monitoring this. The San Francisco 911 center is still operational."

In North Carolina, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said on X at 3:15 a.m. EST that it was "aware of a nationwide outage impacting AT&T cell phone customers this morning. Customers were briefly unable to contact 9-1-1. There are no disruptions to our call center's ability to receive 9-1-1 calls. Service should be returning shortly."

And in Florida, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office posted on X at 6:43 a.m. EST that, "Texts to 911 from affected AT&T users are now being received. If you have an emergency, and cannot dial out, send a text message to 911."

The transit system serving Philadelphia and its suburbs, SEPTA, said on X that, "Due to AT&T communication outages, some trains may reflect a delay, however all trains are operating on or close to schedule."

AT&T outage

As of 8 a.m. ET on Thursday, Downdetector had more than 60,000 reports of service issues from AT&T customers. Most of the complaints were focused on problems with their mobile phones or wireless service. 

Outages were highest in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Louisville, Miami and San Antonio, according to Downdetector.

In a statement to CBS News, Verizon said its network is operating normally, although some customers experienced issues earlier Thursday when calling or texting people who use another carrier. It said that it's continuing to monitor the situation. 

A spokesperson for T-Mobile said it didn't experience an outage and that its network is operating normally.

"Downdetector is likely reflecting challenges our customers were having attempting to connect to users on other networks," the spokesperson said.

UScellular also told CBS News that its network is operating normally. 

"We are, however, aware of a disruption that could be impacting UScellular customers attempting to roam on or call customers of another carrier," it said in a statement.

How to turn on Wi-Fi calling

Even if you have no cellular service, you should be able to make phone calls using wireless internet access, which is what AT&T is recommending for its customers. 

To turn on Wi-Fi calling on an iPhone, go to "settings," then "phone" and next click on "Wi-Fi" calling. Apple says you may need to confirm or enter your address for emergency services. 

You'll see "Wi-Fi" in the status bar while you are looking at the control center, which means your phone will use the wireless internet service in your home or office to make calls. 

To turn on Wi-Fi calling on Android phones, Google says to open your phone app, then tap "more settings." Then tap "calls," and from there tap "Wi-Fi calling." If that's not an option on your phone, it means your carrier doesn't provide the option,  according  to Google.

What does SOS mean on my phone?

Some customers reported seeing an "SOS" message on their iPhones. 

This can happen when a cellular service isn't widely available, but your phone is letting you know that it will still work for emergency calls,  according  to Apple.

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Poll Findings: The Impact Of Coronavirus On Life In America

  • As coronavirus cases in the United States continue to rise quickly across the country, and with sobering projections from the White House that even with mitigation efforts, deaths could top 100,000, the outbreak has directly or indirectly reached most people in America. The latest KFF Health Tracking poll, conducted March 25 th – 30 th , finds seven in ten Americans (72%) saying their lives have been disrupted “a lot” or “some” by the coronavirus outbreak. This is a 32 percentage point increase in the share reporting disruption in the KFF Coronavirus Poll conducted just two weeks prior. Partisan differences on this question found in the earlier poll have largely been erased, and in the current poll, large majorities of Republicans (70%), independents (72%), and Democrats (76%) say their lives have been disrupted. And most also report no end in sight with three-fourths saying “the worst is yet to come” when it comes to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., while few (13%) say “the worst is behind us.”
  • An increasing share of the public report worrying about the economic impacts that coronavirus may have on their lives with more than half now reporting being worried that their investments will be negatively impacted for a long time (59%), they will be laid off or lose their job (52%), and nearly half worried they will lose income due to a workplace closure or reduced hours (45%). And while Americans increasingly worry about the impact on their own incomes, about half (53%) continue to be worried that they or a family will get sick from coronavirus.
  • Nearly six in ten adults (57%) report being worried they will put themselves at risk of exposure to coronavirus because they can’t afford to stay home and miss work (up from 35% earlier in March). This includes six in ten hourly or workers who get paid by-the-job (61%) as well as seven in ten employed adults who earn less than $40,000 annually (72%). These workers are also disproportionately likely to be worried about losing income or being laid off or losing their job because of the coronavirus outbreak. Overall, 39% of adults say they have already either lost their job, lost income, or had their hours reduced without pay because of the recent coronavirus outbreak.
  • The vast majority of the public, including majorities of Democrats, independents, and Republicans, say U.S. policy should be prioritizing the slowing down of the spread of the coronavirus rather than the U.S. economy. Eight in ten say “the U.S. should take measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus while more widespread testing becomes available, even if that means many businesses will have to stay closed.” 1 Fewer, 14%, say “the U.S. should ease up on measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus soon, in order to open business and get the U.S. economy going again, even if that means more people would get coronavirus and could die.” On March 29 th , 2020, President Trump announced the White House would be extending its social distancing recommendations and the closure of all non-essential businesses through April 30 th . 2
  • The share of U.S. residents who report taking precautions or making preparations in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak has increased dramatically in recent weeks. Nearly all Americans – including large majorities across partisans and age groups – report they have either been taking social distancing measures such as deciding not to travel, cancelling plans, or staying home instead of going to work, school, or other activities (92%), or say they have been sheltering-in-place and not leaving home except for essential services such as food, medicine, or health care (82%).

Americans See Major Disruptions to their Own Lives, Report No End in Sight

The latest KFF Health Tracking poll, conducted March 25 th -30 th , while many cities and states were issuing public health guidance requiring social distancing or shelter-in-place measures, finds seven in ten Americans (72%) saying their lives have been disrupted “a lot” or “some” by the coronavirus outbreak. This is a 32 percentage point increase in the share reporting disruption in the KFF Coronavirus Poll conducted just two weeks prior. No group seems immune to the disruption by coronavirus with at least seven in ten men (70%), women (74%), black adults (70%), white adults (78%), parents (73%), and non-parents (72%) saying their lives have been disrupted.

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Figure 1: Most Americans – Across Demographic Groups – Say Their Lives Have Been Disrupted By Coronavirus Outbreak

Last month, there was a 19 percentage point difference in the share of Democrats who said their lives had been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak (49%) compared to Republicans (30%). The most recent poll finds this difference almost entirely dissipated with at least seven in ten Democrats (76%), Republicans (70%), and independents (72%) saying their lives have been disrupted.

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Figure 2: Partisan Divide On Self-Reported Life Disruption From Coronavirus Disappears After Two Weeks

Three-fourths (74%) of the public say “the worst is yet to come” when it comes to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. (up from 60% in an NBC News/Wall Street Journal survey conducted March 11-13), while few (13%) say “the worst is behind us.” Majorities of Democrats (82%), independents (77%), and Republicans (66%) all say the “worst is yet to come.”

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Figure 3: Majority Say The Worst Of U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak Is Yet To Come

Economic and Public Health Worries, Both Personal and For the Country Overall

Economic impacts and health impacts are both at the top the list when the public is asked about various potential impacts of coronavirus in their own lives and on the country more generally.

As coronavirus spreads across the country subsequently closing schools and businesses, the public is now feeling worried by both the impact that the outbreak may have on their own health as well as their personal financial situation. In the March 11 th -15 th KFF poll , the public’s top personal worry was about themselves or a family member getting sick (62% “very” or “somewhat” worried). The most recent poll now finds the public similarly worried their investments or savings will be negatively impacted for a long time (59%), they will be laid off or lose their job (52%), or they will lose income due to a workplace closure or reduced hours (45%), as they are about they or a family member getting sick (53%).

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Figure 4: Large Shares Of Americans Now Worry About Both Personal Economic Impact And About Them Or Their Families Getting Sick

Six in ten (57%) also now report being worried they will put themselves at risk of exposure to coronavirus because they can’t afford to stay home and miss work (up from 35% earlier in March). This includes six in ten hourly workers (60%) and workers who get paid by-the-job (61%) as well as seven in ten employed adults who earn less than $40,000 annually (72%). Part-time, hourly, and lower-income workers are also disproportionately more likely to be worried about losing income or being laid or losing their job because of the coronavirus outbreak. To see more check out Economic Insecurity among Part-time, Hourly, and Lower Income Workers .

Many also worry that they will not be able to afford testing or treatment for coronavirus if they need it (53%, up from 36% two weeks earlier). Few (2%) report being tested for coronavirus with an additional 3% saying they have tried to get tested but have been unable to.

America’s Uninsured Population

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., there were already nearly 28 million people in the U.S. between ages 18 and 64 who did not have health insurance. While most of the uninsured have a full-time worker in their family, many report they do not have access to coverage through a job and some people, particularly lower-income adults in states that did not expand Medicaid, are ineligible for financial assistance to help pay for coverage. While Congress has provided some relief, this is limited to testing and is a state option. 3 Among these includes almost 6 million uninsured people who are at high risk for a serious illness related to COVID-19. 4 Overall, eight in ten (82%) uninsured adults ages 18-64 say they are worried about not being able to afford testing or treatment for coronavirus if they need it.

And while many Americans worry about losing their jobs or the impact coronavirus may have on their personal finances, four in ten (39%) say they have already either lost their job, lost income, or had their hours reduced without pay because of the recent coronavirus outbreak. This includes nearly three in ten (28%) of all adults who say they have already lost their job, been laid off, or had their hours reduced without pay and one-fourth (26%) who say they have lost income from a job or business because of coronavirus.

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Figure 5: Four In Ten Report Lost Job, Lost Income Due To Coronavirus

Significant shares of women (40%), men (37%), Hispanic adults (44%), black adults (42%), and white adults (36%), as well as nearly half (47%) of parents with a child younger than 18 years old report they have either lost their job, income, or had their hours reduced without pay.

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Figure 6: Significant Shares Across Demographic Groups Already Report Personal Economic Impact From Coronavirus

The share who report losing a job, income, or hours is similar across household income groups, including about four in ten of those with incomes under $40,000 (42%), between $40,000 and $90,000 (38%), and $90,000 or more (38%). While 42% of those under age 65 report losing a job, income, or work hours due to coronavirus, older adults are not immune from this problem, with 25% of those ages 65 and over reporting this experience as well.

People are also increasingly reporting that coronavirus is having a negative effect on their mental health. More than four in ten adults overall (45%) feel that worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health, up from 32% in early March.

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Figure 7: Larger Share Now Reporting Negative Mental Health Impacts

About one in five (19%) say it is has had a “major impact” including about one-fourth of women (24%), Hispanic adults (24%), and black adults (24%). Large shares across demographic groups report that worry or stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health.

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Figure 8: Significant Shares Say The Coronavirus Has Had A Negative Impact On Their Mental Health

PUBLIC WORRIES ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND AN ECONOMIC RECESSION

A majority of the public are worried that local businesses will close permanently because of the loss of revenue during the recent coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. (85%), and the U.S. economy will head into a recession (79%). Large majorities of Republicans (82%), independents (88%), and Democrats (89%) report being worried that local businesses will close permanently, as well as report being worried the U.S. economy will head into a recession (three-fourths of Republicans, eight in ten independents and 85% of Democrats).

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Figure 9: Majorities Worry About U.S. Economic Impact Of Coronavirus On Local Businesses And The U.S. Economy In General

Majorities Worry about Possible Impact on Nation’s Health Care System and Workers

Nearly nine in ten adults say they are worried that health care workers will not have the necessary personal protective equipment such as masks to protect themselves including 62% who say they are “very worried.” This is closely followed by 82% who are worried the country’s health care system will be overrun and people won’t be able to get needed medical care and 78% who are worried their local hospital will run out of necessary equipment like beds or ventilators to treat patients. A recent analysis conducted by KFF has found the coronavirus could overburden the U.S. health care system.

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Figure 10: Most Worry About Impact On U.S. Health Care Including Six In Ten Who Are “Very Worried” About PPE For Health Care Workers

Health care workers, or those who live in households with someone who works as a health care provider, are also more worried (compared to non-health care workers) that they will put themselves at risk of exposure to coronavirus because they can’t afford to stay home and miss work (69%), or that they or someone in their family will get sick from coronavirus (64%). More than eight in ten of those who work in health care delivery or live with someone who does are also worried that health care workers, generally, will not have the necessary personal protective equipment to protect themselves (90%), the country’s health care system will be overrun (87%), and their local hospital will run out of necessary equipment (85%).

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Figure 11: Majorities Of Health Care Worker Households Worry About Their Own Safety And Impact On Health Care System

Precautions and Preparations

The share of U.S. residents who report taking precautions or making preparations in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak has increased dramatically in recent weeks. Three-fourths say they stayed home instead of going to work, school, or other regular activities, a nearly 50 percentage point increase from two weeks ago. Seven in ten (69%) now say they have decided not to travel or changed travel plans, up from 42% earlier in March and 13% in the  February KFF Health Tracking Poll . Two-thirds say they canceled plans to attend large gatherings (up from 40% earlier in March), and six in ten say they have stocked up on items like food, household supplies, or medications (up from 35% earlier in March).

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Figure 12: Many More People Now Report Taking Precautions

Overall, nearly all Americans report that they have either been taking social distancing measures such as deciding not to travel, cancelling plans, or staying home instead of going to work, school, or other activities (92%), or say they have been sheltering-in-place and not leaving home except for essential services such as food, medicine, or health care (82%).

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Figure 13: Vast Majorities Report Social Distancing Or Sheltering In Place

The KFF Coronavirus Poll conducted earlier in March found a large partisan divide in the share of adults reporting taking precautions in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. While those divisions have abated somewhat in the new poll, they haven’t completely gone away. Democrats are still more likely than Republicans to report sheltering in place (90% vs. 74%) and stocking up on food, supplies, or medications (72% vs. 50%). But at least nine in ten Democrats (95%), independents (91%) and Republicans (91%) now report engaging in some form of social distancing.

In the previous KFF Coronavirus poll, older people and those who live in a household where someone has a serious health condition were not more likely than other groups to report taking various precautions, even though they are among the groups most at risk of developing serious complications if infected with coronavirus. The most recent poll finds some indication that these at-risk groups are now taking precautions with more than eight in ten adults 60 and older overall (86%) and adults 60 and older with a chronic condition in the household (88%) reporting they have been sheltering in place, meaning they haven’t left their home except for essential services.

MANY REPORT BEING UNABLE TO GET MEDICAL CARE, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES

Substantial shares of people report being unable to get medical care unrelated to coronavirus or get different types of supplies as a result of the outbreak, including prescription medications. One-third of adults (34%) say they have been unable to get needed medical care unrelated to coronavirus as a result of the outbreak. Three in ten (29%) say they were unable to get groceries, 27% say they were unable to get cleaning supplies or hand sanitizer and one-fourth (24%) say they were unable to get prescription medications.

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Figure 14: Substantial Shares Report Being Unable To Get Medical Care, Household Supplies, And Prescription Medication

What Should The Government Prioritize?

The vast majority of the public say U.S. policy should be prioritizing the slowing down of the spread of the coronavirus rather than the U.S. economy. Eight in ten say “the U.S. should take measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus while more widespread testing becomes available, even if that means many businesses will have to stay closed.” 5 Fewer, 14%, say “the U.S. should ease up on measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus soon, in order to open business and get the U.S. economy going again, even if that means more people would get coronavirus and could die.” On March 29 th , 2020, President Trump announced the White House would be extending its social distancing and shelter-in-place guidelines through April 30 th . 6

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Figure 15: Large Majority Say U.S. Should Prioritize Stopping The Spread Of Coronavirus Over Getting The Economy Going Again

A larger share of Democrats (94%), independents (78%), and Republicans (68%) say the U.S. should prioritize slowing the spread of coronavirus than say the U.S. should prioritize growing the economy (4%, 16%, and 25%, respectively).

WHAT SOURCES DO AMERICANS TRUST FOR RELIABLE INFORMATION?

About eight in ten adults say they trust the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (83%) and Dr. Anthony Fauci (78%), the director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases who has been the dominant source of information from President Trump’s administration, for reliable information on coronavirus. This is closely followed by three-fourths (74%) who say they trust state government officials (74%) and seven in ten who trust the World Health Organization (WHO) as reliable sources of information. All of these sources are also trusted by a majority of Democrats, independents, and Republicans. Not quite half say they trust either the news media (47%) or President Trump (46%) to provide reliable information on coronavirus.

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Figure 16: Less Than Half Of The Public Trust President Trump And The News Media To Provide Reliable Information About Coronavirus

While majorities across partisans trust the CDC, Dr. Fauci, state government officials, and the WHO, there are large partisan differences on trust for both President Trump and the news media to provide reliable information. The vast majority of Republicans (89%) trust President Trump to provide reliable information on coronavirus, compared to nearly half of independents (47%) and a small share of Democrats (12%) say the same. On the other hand, a majority of Democrats (63%) trust the news media to provide reliable information but fewer independents (40%) and Republicans (33%) say they do.

Economic Insecurity among Part-time, Hourly, and Lower Income Workers

With many businesses closing and many people experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, this month’s tracking poll also looks at the impact of coronavirus on America’s workforce including those who are employed either part-time or hourly. Overall, about half of workers (52%) say their employer offers them paid time off for when they are sick and for when caring for a sick family member. For more information on American paid leave policy, see Coronavirus Puts a Spotlight on Paid Leave Policies . But the share who report having paid time off is drastically different by types of employment. While the majority of full-time and salaried employees report getting both paid sick leave and paid family leave, fewer part-time workers (17%), hourly or contract workers (38%), and those earning less than $40,000 annually (37%) report the same.

The KFF March Coronavirus Survey found 45% of employed adults say they could do “at least part of their job from home,” but a much smaller share of hourly or contract, part-time, or workers earning less than $40,000 annually said this was possible. This month’s KFF Health Tracking Poll finds at least half of all workers are worried about losing income due to a workplace closure (50%), being laid off or losing their job (52%), or putting themselves at risk because they cannot afford to miss work (58%). This includes nearly six in ten part-time workers and hourly or contract workers who report being worried about each of these things.

Additionally, at least half of part-time workers (54%) and nearly half of hourly or contract employees (45%) say they have either lost their job or lost income because of coronavirus.

1 – At the time of the field period, more than half of U.S. states had issued “shelter-in-place” restrictions, subsequently closing non-essential businesses and limiting restaurants to carry-out and delivery purchases only. For more information on the various restrictions, see https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html

2 – Trump extends federal social-distancing guidelines to April 30 after floating Easter deadline . USA Today. March 29, 2020. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/29/coronavirus-trump-extends-social-distancing-guidelines-april-30/2937504001/

3 – Jennifer Tolbert, What Issues Will Uninsured People Face With Testing and Treatment for COVID-19? Kaiser Family Foundation, March 16, 2020. https://www.kff.org/uninsured/fact-sheet/what-issues-will-uninsured-people-face-with-testing-and-treatment-for-covid-19/

4 – Drew Altman, It may be time to waive patients’ costs for coronavirus treatment . Axios, March 19, 2020. https://www.axios.com/coronavirus-treatment-hospitals-cost-congress-waiver-9d1d69e7-d2ec-4457-b3a9-d4132422666d.html

5 – At the time of the field period, more than half of U.S. states had issued “shelter-in-place” restrictions, subsequently closing non-essential businesses and limiting restaurants to carry-out and delivery purchases only. For more information on the various restrictions, see https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html

6 – Trump extends federal social-distancing guidelines to April 30 after floating Easter deadline . USA Today. March 29, 2020. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/29/coronavirus-trump-extends-social-distancing-guidelines-april-30/2937504001/

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State of the world's migratory species.

The biggest concern highlighted in the report is the threat to migratory fish, such as wild salmon. The report finds that 97% of migratory fish species are on the verge of extinction .

The CMS research reflects concerns outlined in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 . In its longer-term forecast, the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem collapse is ranked as the third biggest threat the world will face a decade from now.

In the last 100 years, more than 90 percent of crop varieties have disappeared from farmers’ fields, and all of the world’s 17 main fishing grounds are now being fished at or above their sustainable limits.

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A recent report states that 89% of Americans consider themselves above average drivers. A local newspaper is planning on conducting a survey to investigate whether this is true locally. If the newspaper assumes that the 89% claim is true and plans to use the normal approximation to calculate probabilities associated with their sample proportion, which sample size would be most appropriate? A) 10 B) 11 C) 30 D) 91 E) The number depends on the size of the population.

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Step-by-step explanation:

For the normal approximation, we need that:

np > 5 and np(1-p) > 5

In this question:

p = 0.89

n = 10, then

10*0.89 = 8.9 > 5

10*0.89*0.11 = 0.979 < 5

Does not satisfy.

n = 11, then

11*0.89 = 9.79

11*0.89*0.11 = 1.0769 < 5

Does not satisfy

30*0.89 = 26.7

30*0.89*0.11 = 2.937 < 5

90*0.89 = 80.1

90*0.89*0.11 = 8.881 > 5

So this satisfies, and 91 is the answer

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From 2014 to 2021, 187 people died by suicide, there were 89 homicides and 56 deaths deemed ‘accidental’ inside prisons

Institutional failures and policy violations by the US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) have contributed to hundreds of preventable deaths of incarcerated people in recent years, according to a federal watchdog report released on Thursday.

The US justice department office of the inspector general (OIG) found that from 2014 to 2021, 187 people died by suicide inside BoP institutions, with the prisons’ psychology services staff reporting that these types of deaths could be prevented if the facilities followed protocols and delivered proper resources and treatment to people in custody. The report also documented 89 homicides and 56 deaths deemed “accidental” during that time period, and said the BoP consistently failed to effectively discipline staff for misconduct that contributed to the deaths.

The scathing report by Michael Horowitz, the DoJ inspector general, paints a picture of a systemic and worsening crisis, and highlights the high-profile 2018 killing of the mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and the 2019 suicide of Jeffrey Epstein . Both deaths were deemed preventable and blamed in part on staff negligence and misconduct. The findings add to escalating concerns about human rights violations within the BoP after the US Senate found that staff have sexually abused women in custody in at least two-thirds of facilities, with some victims abused for months or years.

The inspector general reviewed a total of 344 deaths, finding that 2021 was the deadliest year in the period analyzed, with 57 fatalities, compared with 38 in 2014. Deaths by suicide were most common, making up 54% of deaths in the eight-year period. Stressors that contributed to those deaths include mental health struggles, deaths of loved ones, planned transfers to a different institution, deportation risk, lack of family support and sex offender status, the OIG reported.

More than half of those who died by suicide were isolated in “single-cell confinement” despite well-documented risks of housing people in solitary. The OIG found deficiencies and missed prevention opportunities in more than 40% of deaths by suicide, citing a case in which a person with previous suicide attempts was deprived of personal property items “documented as being important to his ability to cope with living in [solitary]”.

The majority of people who died by suicide had also been classified as the lowest level of mental health needs before their deaths, meaning they were “not required to receive any regular mental health services or to have a treatment plan”. In at least 68 deaths by suicide, the BoP reported that its staff had also failed to complete required rounds; in restrictive housing units, staff are supposed to check on incarcerated people twice in an hour.

The OIG further said that more than 70% of prisons provided no evidence that they had completed required “mock suicide drills”, which are intended to improve emergency response.

More broadly, the OIG found consistent failures in staff response to a range of medical emergencies; in nearly half of all 344 deaths, the OIG documented “significant shortcomings”, including “a lack of urgency in emergency response, failure to bring or use appropriate emergency equipment [and] unclear radio communications”.

The report found there were 78 deaths in which there were problems with defibrillators, including cases where staff did not bring the devices to the emergency, could not locate them or the devices malfunctioned. In 28 deaths, staff did not bring or properly deploy gurneys for transport, the report said.

There were at least 70 drug overdose deaths during that time period, 45 classified as accidental and 17 ruled suicides. Despite the continuing drug crisis behind bars, staff were hesitant to administer naloxone in a timely manner to potentially reverse opioid overdoses, the OIG found. Guards trained to use naloxone were “uncomfortable” doing so, medical staff told the OIG.

The report probably does not capture the full extent of problems that have contributed to preventable deaths. The OIG noted a range of shortcomings in how the BoP gathers and maintains evidence after a death, and that the agency only conducts “in-depth” reviews after suicides.

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In 117 cases, the BoP could not produce death certificates for the OIG.

The report recommends training reforms, better strategies to assign mental health classifications and improvements to record-keeping and post-death investigations.

The report comes amid growing scrutiny of medical neglect in prisons and jails across the US, which has the highest reported incarceration rate in the world. Lawsuits have repeatedly uncovered cases in which incarcerated people begged for medical attention and were denied basic care before their deaths and there is a growing crisis of ageing and elderly people languishing behind bars.

Scott Taylor, a BoP spokesperson, said in a statement that the bureau “acknowledge[s] the tragic nature of unexpected deaths among those in our care”, adding: “Our priority is addressing the unique health challenges, including mental health, faced by individuals in custody, particularly those with a higher incidence of substance-use disorders. We are committed to suicide prevention, substance-use disorder treatment, and combating contraband.”

BoP “concurs with the need for improvements”, including enhancing its mental healthcare classifications and is “dedicated to implementing these changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those in our custody”, Taylor added.

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Tens of thousands of customers were affected by a nationwide telecommunication outage Thursday morning, with customers of AT&T among those most impacted , according to Downdetector.com .

At the disruption's peak, between 8 and 9 a.m. ET, more than 70,000 AT&T customers were reporting outages, according to Downdetector, a tracking site. By 1:05 p.m., the outages had dwindled to fewer than 10,000.

“Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning. Our network teams took immediate action and so far three-quarters of our network has been restored. We are working as quickly as possible to restore service to remaining customers,” AT&T said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY just after 11:15 a.m. ET.

The company did not share information on why the outage may have started.

ABC News reported that federal officials found "no indications of malicious activity," quoting from a confidential memo the network had obtained. The memo reportedly reflected an assessment by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a federal agency that monitors cyber threats.

Officials at the federal agency did not confirm or refute the television network's account.

“CISA is aware of the reports and we are working closely with AT&T to understand the cause of the outage and its impacts, and stand ready to offer any assistance needed,” said Eric Goldstein, CISA executive assistant director for cybersecurity, in a statement.

A surge in outage reports by cellular customers began early Thursday morning and seemed to peak between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. ET, with more than 70,000 AT&T users reporting outages. Over 10,000 Cricket Wireless customers were also reporting outages.

USA TODAY has reached out to AT&T for more information.

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The outages impacted essential public services , including people’s ability to call emergency responders.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina said in a post on X it was aware of the outages and that “customers were briefly unable to contact 9-1-1.” In Nevada, the Lyon County emergency communications center asked locals not to call 911 with an AT&T device and, instead, “call from a different service provider.”

In Philadelphia, the emergency management agency said just after 5 a.m. that the “nationwide outage was impacting all city-issued cell phones.”

Verizon, T-Mobile say operations are normal

Verizon and T-Mobile each said services were operating normally, despite earlier reports of outages.

"Some customers experienced issues this morning when calling or texting with customers served by another carrier," a Verizon spokesperson told USA TODAY just after 8 a.m. ET. "We are continuing to monitor the situation."

"We did not experience an outage. Our network is operating normally," T-Mobile said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY. "Down Detector is likely reflecting challenges our customers were having attempting to connect to users on other networks."

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Affected cellphone users took to social media to vent their frustration.

"Waking up happy, then opening my phone to see 'SOS only,' wrote one X user named Halli . She didn't specify her cellphone service. Another X user posted footage of a car crash beneath the message , "me going to work without Apple or Google maps."

Some customers on rival services seized the occasion to gloat. Broadcaster Kayla Braxton posted a GIF on X, showing someone relaxing on a swing while the landscape burns behind them, beneath the message, "Me with Verizon while everyone on my timeline with AT&T is losing their freaking minds."

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An SOS symbol appeared on the screens of some affected iPhone users with AT&T, where cell service bars are normally shown.

An SOS symbol on your phone means there is a cellular network "available for emergency calls," Apple's support website states.

"When you make a call with SOS, your iPhone automatically calls the local emergency number and shares your location information with emergency services," according to Apple. "In some countries and regions, you might need to choose the service that you need."

After making an emergency call, your iPhone alerts any emergency contacts designated in your phone.

Apple says all iPhone models 14 or later can also use Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services  when no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is available.

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