Survey results on privacy films for PCs and iPhones: Popularity will not decline even after 2023! Do users feel uneasy about being spied on?

Hello everyone! Film was invented to prevent peeping, but when you think about it from a social perspective, it has a very deep meaning.

This time, we will be discussing "anti-peeping film," explaining the research results, advantages, disadvantages, and situations in which it is recommended.

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① Popularity trends

Top: Popularity trends over the past 12 months Bottom: Popularity trends over the past 5 years

*The figures represent search interest relative to the highest value on the graph for a specific region and time period.

The above is a graph comparing the "popularity trends" of "anti-spy film" over a 12-month period (December 2022 to December 2023) and a 5-year period (December 2018 to December 2023).

As the data shows, the line graph for "security film" is on an upward trend even in the long term. The trend is especially strong from 2023 onwards, so it is expected that the popularity of "security film" will continue to increase in the future.

② Reasons for the demand for "peeping prevention"

There are likely a number of reasons for the growing demand for privacy protection films. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitalization, raising concerns about information leaks and the increasing number of incidents involving the misuse of personal information. People are becoming increasingly concerned about their privacy being spied on, leading to an increase in the number of people using privacy protection films.

It is true that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased people's anxiety about social life, and it could be said that "peeping prevention" can alleviate some of that anxiety.

Please see the survey results of the "Public Opinion Poll on COVID-19 (3rd)" published by NHK.

As shown in the image, when asked what would happen if the online world becomes more widespread, the most common answer was "People who are not adept at using the Internet will be left behind," at 70%, followed by "It will save time and money on travel and improve efficiency," at 50%. Looking at this, it is clear that the onlineization of society has had a major impact on people.

Next, we will use the My Number Card as an example to explain the anxiety that can arise from the leakage of personal information .

Quote: NHK

Above: Concerns about information such as website browsing history being captured

Bottom: Risk of personal information leaks when using online services

As shown in the image on the left, around 79% of people are "concerned" about personal information such as website browsing and shopping history being obtained by service providers. Furthermore, by gender, more women than men answered that they are "concerned."

As shown in the image on the right, 54% of respondents "feel" there is a risk of personal information being leaked when using online services. Also, excluding those who answered "I do not use online services," more women than men answered that they "feel" there is a risk of personal information being leaked.

 In conclusion, the increasing popularity of "anti-spy films" is thought to be influenced by concerns about information leaks, personal information being leaked, and anxiety about its misuse due to the recent rise in the number of people going online.
 While the onlineization of society has brought convenience, it has also raised awareness of the need to protect personal information, leading to a demand for preventative measures. As the NHK survey results show, concerns about the leakage of personal information are on the rise, particularly among women.
 Given these circumstances, we can conclude that privacy films are becoming increasingly popular.

3) Conduct anonymous surveys

We conducted a survey asking, " Would you like to try an anti-spy film ?"

Answers are here ▼

Main opinions ▼

• Comment A: I'm not interested in other people's screens, so I don't think there's any need to worry too much. I don't particularly see the need for a privacy screen protector.
• Comment B: From a security standpoint, I think women should try using privacy screen protectors.
• Comment C: I think it is also important from a crime prevention perspective.
• Comment D: I don't think there's any need to worry about someone looking at my smartphone, so I question the need for an anti-spy screen protector.

Opinions about privacy screen protectors vary, but most reasons for wanting to try one are for privacy and security reasons.

In reality, there are people who look at screens, so I think there are quite a few people who will fall victim to this. Only you can protect your personal information. If you are worried about others looking at your screen, please consider using a privacy screen protector.

1) According to Google data, the popularity of privacy screen protectors is skyrocketing.

2) As society continues to move online, many people are concerned about the risk of their personal information being leaked, and are becoming more conscious of protecting their personal information. This is likely why more people are using privacy screen protectors to protect their privacy.

3) Anti-spy film also helps to reduce the anxiety of being spied on.

▼ Benefits of anti-peeping film ▼

- It has antibacterial and anti-fingerprint properties, so you can keep the screen clean.

- Makes it difficult for others to see your screen, protecting your personal information and conversation messages.

- Share your screen while maintaining privacy during online meetings and video calls.

-Protecting both your screen and privacy gives you a great sense of security.

Disadvantages of privacy film

・The screen may become dark.

・There is a possibility that someone will be able to see you if you approach from the front.

- When multiple people are viewing the screen, it may be difficult to see.

▼Best occasion ▼

・Scenes where an unspecified number of people may be peeking:

While working in an office environment, a cafe, or traveling on public transport

・Situations where personal privacy is important:

During an online meeting or video call

 NIMASO trivia: 
The privacy film has fine micro louvers that control the direction of light emission to only the front, preventing people from looking at the screen from the left or right (specific light is allowed to pass through and other light is blocked). At the same time, it also blocks external light from entering, so the screen can be clearly seen when viewed from the front.

 A look at the principles of privacy protection film → 

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These are the results of our investigation into privacy films for PCs and iPhones.

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