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Apr 9, 2026

Trust in government data practices is rapidly deteriorating

Elizabeth Laird, director of equity in civic technology at the non-profit Center for Democracy and Technology, says about three‑fourths of Americans are concerned about how the federal government handles their personal data, according to the organization’s newest survey.

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For years, consumers have worried about how the private sector — namely, big tech — handles their personal data. Now a new survey from the Center for Democracy & Technology suggests a large majority are also concerned about how the federal government uses their data.

Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Elizabeth Laird, director of equity in civic technology at CDT, to learn more.

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Trust in government data practices is rapidly deteriorating