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U.S. Census Bureau Adopts New Data Confidentiality Policy

17 Aug 2026 2:58 p.m. · Source: U.S. Census Bureau

The U.S. Census Bureau, under a new Department of Commerce policy, is changing its approach to data confidentiality. The directive prioritizes accurate statistical information while protecting individual privacy, addressing previous concerns about data precision.

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