Research Matters https://www.census.gov/newsroom/blogs/research-matters.html Scientists from the Census Bureau describe the importance of research in survey design, methodology, modeling, record linkage, confidentiality protection, etc. en-us Contact the Public Information Office for further information Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:17:48 -0400 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:17:48 -0400 cq5.5 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Announcing the 2030 Census Disclosure Avoidance Research Program This blog highlights research objectives and the timeline for selecting, designing and implementing the 2030 Census Disclosure Avoidance System. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:17:48 -0400 Protecting the Confidentiality of America's Statistics: Ensuring Confidentiality and Fitness-for-Use In my last blog, I described the Census Bureau’s work to modernize how we protect respondent data in the statistics we publish. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Balancing Privacy and Accuracy: New Opportunity for Disclosure Avoidance Analysis Today, the Census Bureau is releasing demonstration data products designed to help our data user community better understand the disclosure avoidance system. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Disclosure Avoidance and the 2018 Census Test: Release of the Source Code The 2020 Census marks the first time that any federal government statistical agency applied the rigorous rule of differential privacy. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Three Cooperative Agreements: Research on Statistical Information The U.S. Census Bureau, in conjunction with several agency partners, is delighted to announce the award of three cooperative agreements. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Modernizing Disclosure Avoidance: What We've Learned, Where We Are Now We want to highlight some of the feedback we have received and how we are using it to improve the Disclosure Avoidance System (DAS) that will be used for the 2020 Census. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Census Bureau Works With Data Users to Protect 2020 Census Data Products The Census Bureau’s mission is “to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.” As an agency, we take this responsibility seriously. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Census Bureau Economists to Present at AEA and ASSA Annual Meetings U.S. Census Bureau economists and social scientists are set to present their research findings at the annual meeting of the AEA and ASSA. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:37 -0400 Census Bureau Awards Cooperative Agreements to Georgetown University and Purdue University Today, the U.S. Census Bureau awarded two cooperative agreements to research teams at Georgetown University and Purdue University. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:26 -0400 Protecting the Confidentiality of America's Statistics: Adopting Modern Disclosure Avoidance Methods at the Census Bureau The U.S. Census Bureau’s commitment to data stewardship—protecting respondent privacy and confidentiality at every stage of the data lifecyle—is grounded in law that is straightforward, robust, and strong. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:26 -0400