When it comes to shopping at retailers that have suffered a data breach, 75% of Americans say they would be more skeptical about shopping there during the holidays according to a new survey from Generali Global Assistance (GGA).
While 91% of Americans expect to engage in some form of holiday shopping, the majority don't believe that retailers can adequately protect their personal information.
The study found that 40% of consumers don't think businesses are doing everything possible to protect their data. Of the consumers expected to shop during the holidays, 75% are either somewhat or very concerned about a data breach impacting their information.
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Patricia L. Harman
Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]
