Some findings from a recent survey by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies of 1040 Americans concerning risk and social media usage.
- A third (31%) said they sometimes use their real name and sometimes use a nickname
- Only half (51%) of the people surveyed always use their real name on social networking sites
- Eighteen percent said they always use a nickname
- Two-thirds (66%) of respondents said they would not use mobile technology that shows people on social networking sites where they are located
- Nearly 20% of respondents said they have shared a negative product or service experience
- Almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents said their company had no policy for talking about the company on social networking sites
- Of the 36% who said their company had a policy, 18% said they were encouraged to talk about the company and 18% said they were prohibited from talking about the company
From the company… “Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare have created new social media risks and an environment where many people don’t know who they are talking to online. They don’t realize who can see their location, creating many exposures for individuals and companies” For more information SEE HERE