Millennials Care More About Privacy Than any Other Generation

It is a common misconception that 'young people don't care about privacy,' but it's becoming clear that quite the opposite is true. Research conducted by Contagious Communications and global insight and brand consultancy Flamingo, across the US and UK, demonstrates that millennials and post-millennials are considerably more concerned about privacy than other generations and this is manifesting itself in how they interact both with their peers, and with brands.

It is a common misconception that 'young people don't care about privacy,' but it's becoming clear that quite the opposite is true. Research conducted by Contagious Communications and global insight and brand consultancy Flamingo, across the US and UK, demonstrates that millennials and post-millennials are considerably more concerned about privacy than other generations and this is manifesting itself in how they interact both with their peers, and with brands.

Millennials are 28% more likely to switch products or services because of privacy concerns than the rest of the population 

"Young people are increasingly aware that their information has value, and brands regularly trade in it to their advantage," said Arunima Kapoor, Associate Director at Flamingo. "But there is a disconnect between the value people place on their information and brands who trade in it. They are demanding a fair exchange and want to negotiate the terms to mutual advantage."

Young people are also more willing to pay a premium to ensure their privacy 

More details on the 'Privacy in Perspective' study, including a full break down of the data as well as Flamingo's consumer research on privacy, can be found here: http://www.contagious.com/blogs/news-and-views/14048709-privacy-in-perspective-and-numbers

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Contagious is a trends and insights consultancy that serves as an early warning system for the global creative industry. Over the last decade our award-winning quarterly print publication has been the definitive record of innovative brand thinking. Meanwhile, our dedicated consultancy division delivers hands-on help to effect change in our clients' companies.

About Flamingo 

Flamingo is a global insight and brand consultancy. They came into being to deliver incisive, creative brand thinking, illuminated by profound people insight and cultural understanding. What characterises Flamingo is a spirit of opportunity. They believe in unlocking potential and are open to ideas wherever they come from, to inspire clients with a sense of the possible, and how to achieve it. Flamingo have offices in London, Mumbai, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo - and coming this September, São Paulo.