This infographic by BackgroundCheck.org details the attitudes and practices of users when it comes to cellular data.
First of all, of the 88% of adults who own a smartphone, 43% download apps. However, 54% of Apple users have decided against downloading an app because of personal information concerns. In one sense, this is a good sign because it reflects consumers' awareness of potential threats against their identity and information.
According to this cellular data infographic it appears a significant percentage of smartphone owners don't want their location tracked. 30% of smartphone owners reported turning off their location services at one time or another.
When it comes to physical theft of phones, one in three cell phone owners (smartphones or otherwise) have had their phones stolen or misplaced.
Cellular Data Privacy Infographics
This Chart Looks at Privacy Concerns on Mobile Devices
Trend Themes
1. Mobile App Privacy - Exploring concerns around personal information in mobile apps and its impact on user behavior.
2. Location Tracking Preferences - Examining the growing desire for privacy by smartphone users and their willingness to disable location services.
3. Cell Phone Theft - Highlighting the prevalence of phone theft and the need for improved security measures.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Opportunity to develop privacy-focused mobile apps that address users' concerns about personal information.
2. Mobile Advertising - Creating targeted advertising solutions that respect user privacy and do not rely on location tracking.
3. Mobile Security - Providing innovative security solutions to protect smartphones from theft and unauthorized access.