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Internet use is up, but so are concerns

Home Internet access has jumped significantly since the late 90's, to triple the users since 1997. However, with that comes increasing risks of identity theft, but that also goes to say, however, that these people have become more aware and smarter about usage and their personal information. In my opinion, I would love to see the entire American population have some sort of home Internet access, as it has become almost a necessity today.

Computer and Internet use is up, but so are concerns about identity theft and other online dangers. Fifty-five percent of American households had access to the Internet at home in 2003, more than triple the percentage in 1997, according to a report released Thursday by the Census Bureau. Internet usage increased with education, income and the presence of school-age children at home, the report found. It was lowest among adults who have not graduated from high school. School-age children are most likely to use home computers to play games or do school work. Adults are most likely to use home computers for e-mail, to search for information about products and services, and to read news, weather and sports information. The report is based on data from the bureau's October 2003 Current Population Survey, the country's primary source of labor statistics. It is the bureau's latest information on computer and Internet use, though it is two years old and experts say Americans' computer habits are quickly evolving.

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Posted by | Fri, Oct 28, 2005 - 09:27 AM