JSM 2004 - Toronto

Abstract #301208

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Activity Number: 267
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 : 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Government Statistics
Abstract - #301208
Title: From PIA to Policy: Administrative Records and Record Linkage
Author(s): Lisa M. Blumerman*+
Companies: U.S. Census Bureau
Address: Policy Office, Washington, DC, 20233,
Keywords: administrative records ; record linkage ; privacy and confidentiality ; data stewardship
Abstract:

Vital to the U.S. Census Bureau's livelihood is the proper management, support, and use of administrative records data. These files are maintained by the source agencies for the purpose of administering programs and providing services. The Census law encourages us to use administrative records to improve and enhance our programs. Their use, however, carries responsibilities. The Census Bureau has taken great strides to develop a Data Stewardship Program and its respective policies. Our concern for privacy and confidentiality have led to increased safeguarding and data protection measures. One example is the Census Bureau's implementation of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), required as part of the E-Government Act. PIAs serve as documentation of our coordinated approach to the integration of data stewardship policies. This paper will focus on one specific section of the PIA--the use of administrative records and record linkage techniques--and discuss how this legislation translated into policy. Additionally, I describe the legal and policy requirements that relate to the acquisition, use, and protection of administrative records data and subsequent record linkages.

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