# How much is personal data really worth?

https://www.ivpn.net/blog/want-to-know-how-much-your-personal-data-is-really-worth/

A BCG study estimates European personal data value at 315 billion euros in 2011, rising to 1 trillion euros by 2020. Personal data could reach 8% of Europe's GDP by 2020. The internet of things and social media drive data growth, with 75 million devices in Europe by 2015.

#privacy #data #security #internet

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