Security worries hold back second-hand mobile device market

guest · Feb 13, 2019

Security worries hold back second-hand mobile device market
February 13, 2019
https://betanews.com/2019/02/13/security-worries-second-hand-mobile/

According to the results of a new study, 58 percent of global consumers have yet to trade in an old mobile device, though 64 percent report they would be willing to do so if more stringent data management processes were in place.
The research by data erasure specialist Blancco shows 66 percent of respondents have some concern that data on their old devices might be accessed or compromised after trade-in.

"The secondary mobile device market is a huge success story," says Russ Ernst, EVP, products and technology at Blancco. "[...] however, device collections will accelerate only if operators, OEMs and 3PLs remain fiercely committed to data management and device erasure best-practices."

Almost half (48 percent) of consumers would seek legal advice if they were to fall victim to a data breach after trading in an old device. In addition 59 percent called for stronger regulation to ensure tighter data controls are implemented to prevent breaches of their personal information.
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You can find out more in the full report available from the Blancco website.
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