| Characteristic | Major reason | Minor reason | Not a reason at all |
|---|---|---|---|
| I’m concerned about third-party groups having my private health data and location | 47% | 23% | 30% |
| I didn’t know the technology was available | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| I don’t understand the exposure notification system | 22% | 24% | 54% |
| I don’t want to disrupt my life further with notifications of potential COVID-19 exposures | 20% | 25% | 55% |
| I don’t believe the virus is as big of a threat as it’s said to be | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| I would rather not know if I have potentially been exposed | 11% | 19% | 70% |
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Release date
December 2020
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Region
United States
Survey time period
December 1 to 4, 2020
Number of respondents
1,897 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
respondents not using a COVID-19 contact tracing app
Supplementary notes
Original question: "To what extent are the following a reason why you are not currently using a COVID-19 (coronavirus) exposure tracing app, or are they not a reason at all? I’m concerned about third-party groups having my private health data and location; I don’t believe the virus is as big of a threat as it’s been said to be; I don’t understand the exposure notification system, including who operates it or why it’s needed; I didn't know the technology was available; I would rather not know if I have potentially been exposed; I don’t want to disrupt my life further with notifications of potential COVID-19 exposures"
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