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Data Protection and Privacy Policy

The Census Bureau has several policies to ensure the data we collect is protected and your privacy is respected.

Information Quality Guidelines

View our information quality guidelines here and learn about how we implement these guidelines in a way that help achieve our objectives in a harmonious way.

Statistical Quality Standards

Find the list of all Statistical Quality Standards here.

Department of Commerce Administrative Orders (DAOs)

American Indian and Alaskan Native Policy of the U.S. Census Bureau [<1.0 MB]

2009 Reaffirmation of American Indian and Alaskan Native Policy [<1.0 MB]

Administrative Manuals and Information

Department of Commerce Organization Orders (DOOs)

Department of Commerce Online Reports

Congressional Testimony

List of Congressional Hearings (2010-2013) [<1.0 MB]

List of Congressional Hearings (2000-2009) [<1.0 MB]

Congressional Hearing Statements

Data Stewardship Policies

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PP - Privacy Principles Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS001A - Administrative Data Acquisition, Access, and Use [<1.0 MB]

DS001B - Handbook for Administrative Data Projects [<1.0 MB]

DS002 - Policy on Title 13 Benefit Statements [<1.0 MB]

DS006 - Controlling Non-Employee Access Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS007 - Safeguarding and Managing Information [<1.0 MB]

DS012 - Negotiating Collaborative Arrangements Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS012 - Attachments [<1.0 MB]

DS014 - Data Linkage Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS014 - Attachment A: Data Linkage Checklist for Project Contacts [<1.0 MB]

DS014 - Attachment B: Legal Authorities, Ethical Guidance, and Relevant Policies and Procedures [<1.0 MB]

DS014 - Attachment C: Definition of Terms [<1.0 MB]

DS015 - Policy on Accepting Reimbursable Projects [<1.0 MB]

DS015 - Attachments [<1.0 MB]

DS016 - Policy on Respondent Identification and Sensitive Topics in Dependent Interviewing [<1.0 MB]

DS016 - Checklist for a Survey’s Handling of Sensitive Topics and Very Sensitive Topics in Dependent Interviewing [<1.0 MB]

DS017 - Data Stewardship Awareness Training Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS018 - Unauthorized Browsing Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS019 - Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS021 - Custom Tabulations [<1.0 MB]

DS022 - Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Breach Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS024 - Research Proposal Review Process Policy [<1.0 MB]

DS025 - Organization of the Disclosure Review Board [<1.0 MB]

DS026 - Automated Collection of Data from the Internet [<1.0 MB]

DS027 - Transparency in Secondary Research [1.5 MB]

Laws and Policies

Text of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552)

Text of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. § 552a) [<1.0 MB]

Article 1, Section 2, US Constitution [establishing a decennial Census]

Title 13 United States Code [establishing the U.S. Census Bureau]

Title 15 Code of Federal Regulations, Commerce and Foreign Trade.Part 4 - Disclosure of Government Information

Executive Order 13392, <em>Improving Agency Disclosure of Information</em> [<1.0 MB]

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES: Freedom of Information Act [<1.0 MB]

Attorney General's Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies Concerning the Freedom of Information Act (March 19, 2009) [1.2 MB]

Last Revised: December 16, 2021

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