Survey says, Senior Citizens are Frequent Targets of Cyber Fraud

Tsaaro, a leading provider of privacy and cyber security services, has released key findings from a survey of elderly privacy and present and future privacy concerns. Over 1,000 people across India participated in Tsaaro's Privacy Survey among elders. It reported that elderly people are less aware of privacy issues and cannot protect their personal information online.

The study analyzed that despite the dynamic changes in the Internet world and the heightened threat to privacy, 30% of people did not yet know about it. In addition, only 45% are aware of privacy-related rights as a data subject, raising some questions. This certainly points to the urgent need for better awareness-raising tools.

55% of participants believe that older people are marginalized. Specific measures are required that take into account that not everyone is proficient in technology. 76% of participants said they are using a social media platform or messaging app. It's okay to use it, but it's most important to take reasonable steps to prevent the loss of your personal data.

The information collected shows the group's understanding of personal privacy rights, and the report encourages older people to be aware of these privacy concerns. At every stage of our interaction with the world, we need to be aware of the amount of personal information they share.