Whether it’s hacks or leaks, data privacy is the issue of the day. Many say they are concerned about their information online, but what will they share and what do they expect in return? Canvas8 spoke to seven Americans to find out what they’re willing to share about themselves and with whom.

A study by Pew Research Center revealed that Americans are more supportive of facial recognition tech when used by law enforcement agencies, rather than tech or ad companies. Despite the technology’s shortcomings, people are willing to incorporate facial recognition into certain aspects of daily life.

Anti-surveillance concerns are on the rise around both COVID-19 contact-tracing and Black Lives Matter activism. With people eager to take more control of their personal data, Signal has released a built-in image-blurring tool for its messaging platform.

From answering the doorbell via a smartphone to keeping an eye on pets, controlling home security has never been easier – but privacy concerns are stalling what should be a ubiquitous industry. So where are people drawing the line between convenient security and a potential privacy risk?