Digital Trust Is Now a Business Imperative

September 02, 2025

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💡 Today’s Insight

Digital Trust Is Now a Business Imperative

According to the Usercentrics State of Digital Trust 2025, nearly 40% of Americans have deleted apps or stopped visiting websites due to privacy concerns. Consumers are reading cookie banners—46% do so regularly—and 35% only accept essential cookies. Many are actively changing privacy settings (37%) or using ad blockers and privacy-focused browsers (35%). Trust levels vary by industry, with banking most trusted at 57%, and automotive the least at just 14%. As consumer expectations rise, three in four shoppers say they consider privacy policies before making purchases.

Key Takeaways

  • Privacy concerns now directly drive user behavior and brand loyalty.

  • Clear, transparent cookie and consent practices are no longer optional.

  • Brands seen as untrustworthy risk losing consumers—even if they offer great products.

  • Industries traditionally trusted (like finance) must continue leading on privacy, while lower-trust sectors need to improve quickly.

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