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Data Protection and Privacy Policy
As the nation’s largest statistical agency, our website provides a vital national resource. These pages contain a wealth of statistical information about the nation’s people and its economy — information that is used by the general public and researchers, as well as federal, state, and local governments, in making important decisions. Our website also provides information about the surveys we conduct and the information that is available.
We are committed to handling your information responsibly and with respect. This commitment applies to the individuals, households, and businesses that answer our surveys, and to those browsing our website.
- Census Bureau Surveys and Censuses: How We Protect Your Information Learn more about the ways the Census Bureau protects the information we collect in surveys and censuses.
- Browsers of www.census.gov: Online Privacy Policy. Learn more about what happens when you browse our website.
Privacy Resources
- U.S. Department of Justice web page — Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974
- American Statistical Association's
— Web Site on Privacy, Confidentiality, and Data Security