- › Information provided is confidential
- › All information collected in the census is treated as strictly confidential by the CSO and will be used only for statistical purposes.
- › The names of individuals will not be entered onto any computer database.
- › No other Government Department or Agency will have access to identifiable information relating to individuals or households.
- › The confidentiality of all information collected by the CSO from individuals, households or business is guaranteed by law.
- › The CSO operates as a "one way street" in the sense that identifiable data comes in but does not leave the Office.
- › The need for confidentiality is stressed in the training of CSO headquarters and field staff.
- › The penalty for any breaches by staff can be as high as €25,000. All staff are made fully aware of their legal obligations in this respect.
- › The CSO is justifiably proud of its unblemished record in protecting the confidentiality of data. It is one of our top priorities to maintain this record.
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