A survey authorized by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada found 87% of Canadians expressed concern about the protection of their privacy. Of the 1,502 respondents polled, 89% said they are worried data collection could lead to identity theft and 88% said they are concerned companies could use the information to make a decision about them regarding a job or an insurance claim. The survey also found seven in 10 Canadians refused to provide data to an organization over privacy concerns.
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