Data Protection and Privacy Policy

We are committed to handling your information responsibly. Your information is kept confidential. This commitment applies to the individuals, households, and businesses that answer our surveys, and to those browsing our website.

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Online Privacy Policy

Information on children's online privacy, data retention, document accessibility, info collected from e-mail and online forms, and third party websites.

Data Stewardship

Information about the Census Bureau's data stewardship program.

Our Privacy Principles

Information about the U.S. Census Bureau's privacy principles.

Survey Information

Are You in a Survey? Help for Survey Participants

Did the Census Bureau contact you about participating in a survey? This site provides answers about our surveys and who to contact for more information.

Our Surveys & Programs

Our surveys provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making.

Checking the Facts

Trust & Safety Team

Learn how the Trust & Safety Team helps you get the facts about our surveys and censuses and fights misinformation and disinformation.

Fighting Census Rumors

Learn how the U.S. Census Bureau's Trust & Safety Team protected the 2020 Census count by reporting inaccurate, suspicious, and fraudulent information.

Last Revised: July 7, 2022