Privacy Rights

Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.

As the U.S. battles COVID-19, effective contact tracing has proven to be a major challenge for those trying to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Majorities of adults say they would be open to participating in some parts of the process of identifying and isolating coronavirus victims, but others are reluctant to engage fully with public health authorities.

A majority of experts canvassed say significant reforms aimed at correcting problems in democratic institutions and representation will take place. But they are divided about whether this will lead to positive outcomes for the public.

The coronavirus outbreak has brought privacy and surveillance concerns to the forefront. Here's what Americans think about those issues.

A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.

A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms.

The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.

The ability to keep personal information from being searchable online is at the crux of the debate around the "right to be forgotten."

Every year, we publish hundreds of reports, blog posts, digital essays and other studies. Here are some of our most noteworthy findings from the past year.