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A Comparative Study of University Students’ Awareness of Data Privacy: Japan and the USA

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study examines university students’ perceptions of data privacy in Japan and the United States, focusing on their awareness, trust in institutions, and understanding of institutional data use policies. Based on a survey of 1,200 Japanese university students and a comparative analysis with EDUCAUSE data from the United States, we found key differences in attitudes

Source: IAFOR International Conference on Education, official conference proceedings

DOI: 10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2025.14

Authors: Hitoshi Inoue, Yuki Amano, Takahiro Sumiya, Takahiro Tagawa

Language: English

Topic: Privacy, Security, and Data Protection

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Award: Designing Ethical Learning Environments with Consideration for Vulnerable Stakeholders