Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Confidentiality

This article presents recommendations on data sharing written in the framework of the third phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-3) .
The recommendations were written by the task team led by Eurostat and ECB and bringing together representatives of the 21 countries.
The recommendations comprise amongst others: definitions of terms, general principles of data sharing, modalities of...

The traditional approach to accessing register-based microdata requires researchers to apply for data on a project-by-project basis, a time-consuming process as each application must be manually reviewed and approved before the relevant data can be extracted and handed out.
A more flexible approach is to grant a broader range of researchers from authorized institutions quick access to a...

National Statistical Offices collect massive volumes of data to fulfill their missions. These data fuel the generation of regional, national, and international statistics across various sectors. However, their immense potential remains largely untapped due to strict and legitimate privacy regulations. In this context, Lomas is a novel open-source platform designed to realize the full potential...

In this paper, we are trying to address the current issues and challenges of Research Data Centres, using the Hungarian Central Statistical Office’s model, while proposing possible improvements to further enhance efficiency. In order to do so, we are planning to take a three-way standpoint. By that, we mean to take into consideration the viewpoint of SDC Experts, Researchers and the User...

The International Network for Exchanging Experience on Statistical Handling of Granular Data (INEXDA) is a collaborative project involving central banks, the ECB, Eurostat, and other international organizations and national statistical institutes, with strong support from the BIS. The primary goal of INEXDA is to facilitate the exchange of experiences related to the statistical handling of...

Establishing standardized Statistical Disclosure Control (SDC) processes is vital as data-sharing demands increase, anonymization techniques advance, and principles for privacy preservation continue to develop. In response, we present a SDC Architecture to systematically plan, implement, and document SDC of microdata with the objective to improve consistency, transparency, and adaptability in...

Ensuring secure, efficient, and transparent data-sharing mechanisms is a key challenge for modern public administration, particularly when handling sensitive microdata for policy development and evaluation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic (MFA) has implemented an innovative Strategic and Operational Planning (SOP) function, incorporating digital tools and Business...