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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, November 4 Question: Why record housing conditions? How to protect citizen information? How to prevent fraud? – Authorized Departments Respond to Hot Topics in the 7th National Census
Xinhua News Agency “Xinhua Viewpoint” reporter Chen Weiwei
The 10-year census is here. Currently, the seventh national census has entered the on-site registration stage, and more than 7 million census personnel have entered thousands of households, recording census information item by person, and all registration work will continue until December 10.
Why does the census include housing conditions in the scope of the census? How to protect public information collected by the census? How to distinguish the true and false identity of the census personnel? Focusing on hot topics of social concern, the “Xinhua Viewpoint” reporter interviewed the head of the State Council’s Seventh National Census Steering Group Office.
Why do I have to enter the identification number?
[Preocupación social]This census is approximately the same as the sixth national census in terms of indicator settings, but there are also changes, mainly the addition of the citizen identification number. Why do I have to enter the identification number?
[Respuesta autorizada]In order to improve the quality of the census data, the identification numbers of the census subjects were collected for the first time in this census. This is primarily for data comparison purposes, to perform the comparison and verification of the census data with the administrative records of the departments of public safety, health and health, in fact, to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the data. The public is extremely sensitive to collecting ID card numbers. We will keep the identification number information confidential. The entire census process will strengthen the protection of citizens’ personal information.
Why include housing in the scope of the census?
[Preocupación social]The census content includes “housing conditions”. Some people even think that this is the “first time” to be included in the census, why do we need to record housing conditions in the census?
[Respuesta autorizada]In fact, the record of housing conditions is not “the first time” to be included in the census, it is just a “routine action” to do a good job in the census.
“Checking people” by household is a method commonly used in censuses around the world. The purpose of “verifying people” in the census is to verify the population. At the same time, given that the living conditions of the population are an important issue of livelihoods, to understand the general living conditions of the population in our country, starting with the fifth national census in 2000, the questionnaire has established indicators related to living conditions, which mainly include living conditions and living facilities. , Rent levels and other issues related to people’s lives. This census further improves the relevant indicators to better reflect the living conditions of the current population.
How to protect citizen information collected by the census?
[Preocupación social]The census record includes name, citizenship number, sex, age, ethnicity, level of education, industry, occupation, migration, marriage, birth, death, housing, etc. How to protect the personal information collected? Will it become the basis for the relevant departments to impose administrative sanctions?
[Respuesta autorizada]This census will use Internet cloud technology, cloud services, and cloud application deployment to strengthen the protection of citizens ‘personal information throughout the process and ensure the security of citizens’ personal information. The general public is expected to actively support participation in the census, actively cooperate, and complete with the truth to ensure that the census data is true and accurate.
Article 9 of the “Statistical Law of the People’s Republic of China” stipulates that: Statistical agencies and statisticians shall maintain the confidentiality of state secrets, trade secrets and personal information that they obtain in statistical work. Article 33 of the National Census Regulations establishes that the information obtained in the census that can identify or infer the identity of a single census object will not be provided or disclosed by any unit or individual, and will not be used as a specific administrative act on the object census. It should not be used for purposes other than the census.
In addition, we will strengthen the protection of citizens’ personal information throughout the process, and it is strictly prohibited for any unit or individual to disclose citizen information to any institution, unit or individual. Census agencies at all levels and their staff must strictly comply with confidentiality obligations for the information obtained during the census. Otherwise, you will assume the corresponding legal responsibility.
How to prevent fraud in the name of the census?
[Preocupación social]Is there a charge for the census? How to distinguish between true and false census personnel? Recently, cases of fraud occurred in some places on behalf of the 7th national census, how should the public prevent it?
[Respuesta autorizada]First of all, the census does not charge any fees and do not rely on any behavior that asks for ownership, ownership, account password information and SMS verification codes based on the census.
The public must identify the true census taker. All enumerators must use certificates, which must have the seal of the census office at or above the county level. If you cannot completely dispel your doubts after viewing the certificate and official seal, it is recommended that you call the community or town committee staff to identify the census personnel. Also, the census does not include any income surveys. If there is such a phenomenon, it can also be judged as a problem.
How does the public cooperate with the census?
[Preocupación social]Carrying out the seventh national census is an important means of knowing the state of our population. How should citizens cooperate with this work?
[Respuesta autorizada]Carrying out a population census to fully understand the most recent situation of the population, its structure, distribution, etc. China will provide accurate scientific and statistical information to formulate development plans scientifically and improve population development strategies and policy systems. At the same time, census data are also the basis for formulating and improving future income, consumption, education, employment, pensions, health care, social security and other policies and measures, for the design of institutions. educational and medical, the construction of service facilities for children and the elderly, the distribution of industrial and commercial service points, Provide a basis for decision-making for the construction of urban and rural roads.
Therefore, the population census is not only for the national census, the census results are also useful for each census object. It is hoped that the general public can support the work of the census and actively cooperate with the enumerators in conducting surveys. In accordance with the “Statistics Law of the People’s Republic of China” and the “National Census Regulations”, provide the necessary information for the census in a truthful, accurate, complete and timely manner, answer the relevant questions sincerely and not provide false information, conceal or falsify relevant information. Happening.
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