Notice of Data Sharing Activity
By Commerce Department, Census Bureau · Oct 1, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
The U.S. Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) of the Department of Commerce intends to share business data with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the Department of Commerce. BEA will use select data from the Census Bureau's economic surveys to achieve efficiencies and increased accuracy in the preparation of U.S. economic statistics. The Census Bureau will share data collected through
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AI analysisNeutral languageThe statement presents the planned action directly, without emotive or persuasive wording.
Appeal to authorityCiting Title 13 is used to reassure readers about legal confidentiality protections.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The notice does not explain the specific types of data to be shared, the safeguards beyond Title 13 confidentiality, how the sharing will affect businesses’ willingness to respond, or any oversight mechanisms.
Important context
Title 13 of the U.S. Code provides strict confidentiality protections for data collected by the Census Bureau, limiting its use to statistical purposes and prohibiting disclosure of identifiable information.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe document is a factual notice without editorial commentary; it reports planned data‑sharing actions.