LUCA Confidentiality
In order to participate in Option 1 or Option 2, you must meet Title 13 confidentiality requirements.
The Overview
- Keep all Census Bureau address information in a locked room during non-work hours. If possible, store the Census materials in locked desks or cabinets.
- During work hours, do not leave a room unattended where Census Bureau address information is stored. Log off the computer or lock the room whenever you leave.
- Operating systems, programs, applications, and data related to the review of Census Bureau addresses must be accessible only to LUCA Program liaisons and reviewers.
- The automated data processing (ADP) system should restrict the read, write, delete, and execute functions applicable to he Census Bureau’s addresses.
- Log-on routines that require a user-ID and password that conform to set guidelines must be created for each liaison and reviewer.
- If backup is necessary, do not send the backup media off-site. Store them in a secured area. Do not mix, store, or back-up LUCA data with other data.
- Return or destroy all Title 13 materials upon completion of the LUCA review.
For complete details, download this pdf.
Violations
All reviewers of the master address file must sign the confidentiality agreement and the Census Bureau may make an on-site visit. Punishment for violating Title 13 is a fine of up to $250,000 and/or five
years in prison.
