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Article: Census Bureau Names Gerald W. Gates as First Chief Privacy Officer; Agency Also Launches New Web Page Devoted to Data Stewardship
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- March 1, 2005
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WASHINGTON, March 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As part of its commitment
to honor privacy and protect the confidentiality of data it collects
about the nation's population and economy, the U.S. Census Bureau has
named Gerald W. Gates as its first-ever chief privacy officer.
Gates has played a major role in establishing the Census Bureau's
data stewardship program, which ensures that executive decisions
reflect a thoughtful analysis of mission objectives in light of legal
and ethical privacy obligations.
Gates is an expert on privacy and confidentiality issues. His new
role will complement the data stewardship program and communicate the
program's vision, principles and policies, thereby ensuring ...