Survey: 77% of Americans Own Smart TVs, Privacy Concerns Drive Calls for Data Regulation
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Raymond McCain
Summary
A survey by Review.org's State of Consumer Data 2026 reveals that 77% of Americans own smart TVs, and a growing number are concerned about privacy risks from smart TVs, streaming devices, and AI assistants. While cord cutting saves money, consumers feel their data is being collected without meaningful control, and they are increasingly demanding lawmakers take action to regulate data collection practices by tech and media companies.
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bskySurvey: 77% of Americans Own Smart TVs, Privacy Concerns Drive Calls for Data Regulationcordcuttersnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled77% of Americans said they own a smart TV
53% said they have meaningful control over the data their devices collect
Convenience is colliding with privacy fears
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