This page provides links and conventional references to much of the research sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau in the areas of statistical disclosure control, confidentiality, and disclosure limitation.

Ensures the Census Bureau fulfills the legal, ethical, and reporting obligations levied by the Title 13 of the U.S. Code.

Computational Aspects of Statistical Confidentiality (CASC)

This is the combined homepage of the several European projects in the field of Statistical Disclosure Control.

Confidentiality and Data Access Committee (CDAC)

CDAC is sponsored by the FCSM to provide a forum for Federal statistical agencies who work on confidentiality and data access topics.

Federal Register, Vol. 68, No. 86

Federal Register Notice on Confidentiality Criteria at the U.S. Census Bureau

Privacy and Confidentiality Committee

The American Statistical Association supports improving practice and research in privacy and confidentiality.

Other Subtopics Within 'Research'

Administrative Records

View information on Administrative Records for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Behavioral Science Methods

The Center for Survey Measurement (CSM) conducts research on questionnaire design and evaluation.

Big Data

Learn how the U.S. Census Bureau is using new types of data and analysis to improve and strengthen our statistics.

Data Science

View information on Data Science for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Federal Statistical Research Data Centers

The Federal Statistical System Research Data Centers are partnerships between federal statistical agencies and leading research institutions.

General Economic Research

View information on General Economic Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mortality Disparities in American Communities (MDAC)

Research database on 2008 American Community Survey respondents and a follow-up of mortality outcomes through 2015.

Paradata

View information on Paradata for Research at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Statistical Research

CSRM conducts research on statistical design, modeling, and analysis methods for the Census Bureau's data collection, analysis, and dissemination programs.

Time Series and Seasonal Adjustment

Seasonal adjustment is the estimation of the seasonal component, followed by their removal from the time series.