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This pie chart shows that the majority of respondents who encountered illegal content online and informed the internet service hosting the content were satisfied with how the internet hosting service handled their notification. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

The chart shows that, among respondents who took action after encountering illegal content online, respondents from Hungary were the most likely to report that the content was taken down, while respondents from Estonia were the least likely to do so. The participants have answered to the question "What happened to reported content?" for which multiple answers are possible. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

The chart shows that 45% of respondents who took action after encountering illegal content online reported that the content was taken down, but 20% reported that it was kept online without changes. The participants have answered to the question "What happened to reported content?" for which multiple answers are possible. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

The chart shows that most users took not action after encountering illegal content online, although respondents from Germany were the least likely to report having taken no action. The chart results are based on the answers to the question: What action did you take after encountering this content?, " for which the selection of more than one answer is possible. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

The chart shows that the majority of users took not action after encountering illegal content online. The chart results are based on the answers to the question “Q4. What action did you take after encountering this content?", for which the selection of more than one answer is possible. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

The graph shows the percent of respondents who agree with various statements about the internet, freedom of expression, and illegal content. The chart shows that there is strong support for arrangements to limit the spread of illegal content online but also strong agreement that freedom of expression needs to be protected online. Respondents were asked "Do you agree or disagree each of the following?."

The graph shows the frequence of respondents in using file sharing services to upload or download content. Respondents in Bulgaria were the most likely to report having use these services at least once, while respondents in Germant were least likely to do so. The respondents were asked the following question: "How often do you do the following? Use file sharing services to upload or download documents, videos, images or music". European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

This table shows that the percent of respondents who report having downloaded or accessed copyright-protected content in the last 12 months is higher among respondents from member states which joined the European Union after 2004 than it is among other member states. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

This column chart shows that the percent of respondents who report having downloaded or accessed copyright-protected content in the last 12 months increases with education level and is highest for those currently studying. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

This segmented column chart shows that respondents aged 15 to 24 years old are more likely than the general population to report having illegally accessed or downloaded copyright-protected content in the last 12 months, and that men are more likely than women to report having done so. European Union refers to EU28. The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.