Polls Shows Parents, Teens Concerned About Online Privacy

A new poll shows that most parents are concerned that their children are sharing too much information online, and both parents and teens say more restrictions should be placed on what information is shared about children.

The poll, released by Common Sense Media, found that 92 percent of parents say they worry that their children are sharing too much information online, while 79 percent of teens say they believe their friends share too much information online. The poll, which surveyed teens and adults, shows both groups would like to see greater privacy protections, with 85 percent of teens responding that social media sites should obtain their permission before using their personal information for marketing purposes. And 88 percent of parents say they would support a law requiring social networking and other websites to obtain a user's consent before using their personal information to market products to them.