Report by Cisco
2025 Data Privacy Benchmark Study
Key Findings
64% of respondents worry about inadvertently sharing sensitive information publicly or with competitors.
Nearly half of respondents admit to inputting personal employee or non-public data into GenAI tools.
An overwhelming 99% of respondents anticipate reallocating resources from privacy budgets to AI initiatives in the future.
63% of respondents are very familiar with Generative AI (GenAI).
Among those aware of their country's privacy laws, 81% feel confident in their ability to protect their data, compared to just 44% of those unaware of such laws.
The 2024 Cisco AI Readiness Index reveals that IT budget allocations are anticipated to nearly double in the coming year as companies work to safely deploy AI technology
86% of privacy and security professionals support privacy legislation, recognising its positive impact on business operations.
96% of organisations report that the returns of privacy significantly outweigh the investments.
In the 2024 Cisco Consumer Privacy Survey, most global consumers (53%) said they are aware of their country's privacy laws.
96% of privacy and security professionals confirm that privacy investments provide returns exceeding costs.
90% of organisations see local storage as inherently safer.
91% of organisations trust global providers for better data protection, which is up five percentage points year-over-year.
86% of respondents noted a positive impact of privacy legislation on their organisations, up from 80% last year.