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Outages and Maintenance CBS microdata environment
Failure page and planned maintanence microdata remote access
CBS explores possible privacy preserving techniques with universities
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is constantly looking for new methods and techniques to meet the steadily growing demand for statistical information.
CBS tightens criteria for remote access to CBS databases
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) asked a committee of independent scientific experts to investigate external researchers’ use of remote access to consult CBS’ databases.
Information security and privacy are an ongoing priority for CBS
Information security and privacy are permanently high on the agenda at Statistics Netherlands (CBS).
CBS explores possible privacy preserving techniques
The statutory task of Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is to carry out high-quality statistical research for the government sector and academia.
Focus on globalisation together with University of Groningen
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) is increasingly joining forces with universities and universities of applied science.
Correcting for linkage errors in contingency tables
Correcting for linkage errors in contingency tables – a cautionary tale
CBS: Inquiry into risks of data access
CBS: Inquiry into risks of data access
Statistical data confidentiality high on the agenda
Statistical data confidentiality high on the agenda
ABR: General Business Register
ABR: General Business Register 1994-2018
ABR: General Business Register
ABR: General Business Register 1994-2018
Complexity and simplification of networks
Quantification of the complexity of networks and methods to simplify networks by focusing on their essence.
What are ‘new’ data sources?
Consumer technology is developing very rapidly. The opportunities created by smartphones and mobile internet yield a wealth of data.
Where does Statistics Netherlands (CBS) get its data from?
Statistics Netherlands uses many sources to compile its statistics. Perhaps the best-known method is carrying out surveys.
Why does Statistics Netherlands (CBS) need so much data?
It is the job of Statistics Netherlands to produce and publish official statistics that can help inform the public debate in the Netherlands.
What does Statistics Netherlands do with its source data files?
We convert these into usable pieces without disclosing any personal characteristics, This is known as anonymisation or pseudonymisation.
Who is able to access our data?
When you complete a survey or send data to us, the data is always encrypted. After that, the data is stored in a secure environment at Statistics Netherlands.
Can other government bodies or organisations ask Statistics Netherlands (CBS) for data?
Statistics Netherlands never provides identifiable data to third parties, not even to other government bodies.
How does Statistics Netherlands (CBS) keep its data secure?
We use the most advanced technology to do this. Statistics Netherlands applies the very highest security standards and has its security assessed regularly.
Are my personal data identifiable when they are collected by Statistics Netherlands (CBS)?
When we convert raw data into statistics, we remove any personal data that could lead to individuals being identified at the earliest possible stage.
Is it compulsory to take part in Statistics Netherlands (CBS) surveys?
Individuals are not legally required to take part, but of course, we hope that you will be willing to do so.
Which legislation is Statistics Netherlands (CBS) subject to?
Statistics Netherlands is subject to the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a law that helps protect the privacy of citizens.
Who is responsible for ensuring that Statistics Netherlands (CBS) complies with the relevant legislation?
Statistics Netherlands has its own Data Protection Officer (DPO) who supervises the application of and compliance with the GDPR within the organisation.
Why did Statistics Netherlands (CBS) contact me, specifically?
Your name and address were chosen at random from a large database that includes all households in the Netherlands: the Personal Records Database.