UK Census information

How often is the census undertaken and by which organization?

• Every 5 years by the Ministry of Finance.

• Every 10 years by the Office for National Statistics.

• Annually by local authorities.

• Every 20 years by a private research firm.

What is the primary purpose of the statistics produced from the census?

• To determine individual tax liabilities.

• To help the government and businesses plan services.

• To track individual immigration status.

• To create a list of all residents for public release.

Which of the following areas are directly impacted by the planning services that utilize census data?

• Only national defense and foreign policy.

• Healthcare, transport, housing, education, and retail.

• Only private sector investments.

• International trade agreements.

How is the confidentiality of data submitted for the census protected?

• It is shared with other government departments for various purposes.

• It is made public after 5 years.

• It is protected by law and cannot be used to impact benefit claims or residency applications.

• It is only accessible to the individual who submitted it.

What happens to personal information like name and address after a census form is submitted?

• It is immediately deleted.

• It is used to ensure everyone is counted once, then anonymized before statistics are published.

• It is sold to third-party marketing companies.

• It is kept indefinitely in its original form.