Data from a representative sample of American adults is summarized in the report "Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling Lack of Control Over Their Personal Information." Survey participants were classified according to their reported political affiliation into two groups: Democrats (including independents who lean toward the Democratic party) and Republicans (including independents who lean toward the Republican party). They also responded to a question asking if they think there should be less, about the same, or more regulation of what companies can do with their customers' personal information. Data from the report was used to reach the following conclusion