CIPSEA provides a uniform and standardized pledge to individuals and businesses concerning the protection of information they report to the government.
CIPSEA provides assurances to the public that information will be held in confidence and will be used only for statistical purposes.
Protecting the confidentiality interests of individuals and organizations who provide information under a pledge of confidentiality for federal statistical programs serves both the interests of the public and the needs of a free and democratic society.
Ensuring that information will be kept confidential and protected builds trust with the providers of data and survey respondents.
