Questions and Answers for Stakeholders Supporting the 2020 Census

Stakeholders such as Complete Count Committees and other organizations can support the 2020 Census in new ways, including by making electronic devices available to the public for response. However, only the Census Bureau is authorized to collect data from the public, and only the Census Bureau can offer confidentiality protected by law.

In response to widespread stakeholder requests, the Census Bureau has shared this FAQ to help supporting organizations understand what we can and can’t do.