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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, Internet Access Module, January, February and April, 2015

Variable Details

VariableMAZ_31M2
LabelIn the last 12 months, have you experienced security related incidents through using the Internet for personal purposes?
Question text In the last twelve months, have you experienced any of the following security related incidents through using the Internet for personal purposes? Response 2
Responses
1 Catching a virus or other computer infection 7
2 Abuse of personal information sent on the Internet 36
3 Financial loss as a result of fraudulent messages or sites 19
4 Financial loss due to fraudulent payment card use 17
5 Children accessing inappropriate websites 17
6 None of these (Spontaneous only) 0
8 Refusal 0
9 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 3011
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOpinions and Lifestyle Survey, Internet Access Module, January, February and April, 2015
Interviewer InstructionsSHOWCARD AZ16 Code all that apply.
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Adults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study;monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter. From April 2014, reverted back to eight cycles per year.
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