Study Publisher: Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy / Quantum Market Research
Study Date: May 2013
Study URL: http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2013/078

Study Overview:
Quantum Market Research designed and conducted research into the password habits of Australian Internet users via an online survey. In total, 805 respondents completed the survey. Quotas were set on gender, age and location (by state) to ensure a broadly representative sample of the population was achieved. The research, commissioned by Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, was in field between 21 January and 5 February 2013.

Statistics From This Study:

• Most Australians don't think they change their password as often as they should
• Password reuse by Australian Internet users
• Two in five Australians believe someone else knows at least one of their passwords