Study: Millennials don’t trust social media to safeguard data

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Millennials trust social media platforms to safeguard their personal information less than any other type of website, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

A total of 61 percent have little or no trust in social media platforms to safeguard their data, according to the study conducted by software company Intercede. Other categories include dating sites (55 percent distrust), retailers (38 percent) and the federal government (22 percent).

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