From the report: "A worldwide survey of more than 10,000 Internet users in 20
countries conducted by the Internet Society revealed attitudes towards the
Internet and user behavior online. The Global Internet User Survey is one of
the broadest surveys of Internet user attitudes on key issues facing the
Internet. This year's survey covered areas such as how users manage personal
information online, attitudes toward the Internet and human rights, censorship,
and the potential for the Internet to address issues such as economic
development and education.
Key findings
from this year's survey cover a broad range of topics.
The Internet and Human Rights:
- Eighty-three percent of respondents
agreed or agreed strongly that access to the Internet should be considered
a basic human right.
- Eighty-nine percent agreed or
agreed strongly that Internet access allows freedom of expression on all
subjects, and 86 percent agreed or agreed strongly that freedom of
expression should be guaranteed.
- Sixty percent of respondents agreed
or agreed strongly that Internet access has contributed significantly to
civil action and political awareness in their country." Read more