Article: Census Bureau Names Gerald W. Gates as First Chief Privacy Officer; Agency Also Launches New Web Page Devoted to Data Stewardship

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 ...

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