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Home My WebLink About09-02-2009 Supplemental Council AgendaC en s u s United States 2010 USCENSUSBUREAU IT'S I N OUR HANDS www.census.gov /2010census UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. Census Bureau IT'S IN OUR HANDS Become a 2010 Census Partner In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will issue a call to action for every resident of our nation: "Be Counted." The 2010 Census is important. It determines the distribution of $300 billion annually of government funding for critical community services. It generates thousands of jobs across the country. And it impacts your voice in Congress. Your support of the 2010 Census matters. Your partnership sends a strong message to your community about the importance of the census and the benefits of being counted. A complete and accurate count is in our hands. Why should you partner with the 2010 Census? Bring jobs to your community. The Census Bureau will hire hundreds of thousands of people nationwide for temporary census jobs. You can recruit applicants in your community and help boost your local economy. Get the funding your community deserves. Census data are used to allocate billions of dollars in government funding and guide where to build roads, schools, job training centers and more. An incomplete count could mean your community does not receive its fair share of funding. Ensure your interests are represented. Census data will determine how many seats each state will have in Congress and impact redistricting of state and local districts. Take action: As a partner, you will play an important role in making the 2010 Census successful by encouraging people in your community to take part in the count. As a partner, you can: Include census information in newsletters, mailings and online. Sponsor meetings or other events to encourage participation in the census. Help recruit census workers. Provide space for testing and training census employees. Issue a proclamation or other public endorsement for the 2010 Census. For more information about becoming a 2010 Census partner, go to www.census.gov /2010census. USCENSUSBUREAU U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. CENSUS BUREAU CENSUS PARTNERS FAST FACTS ABOUT THE CENSUS Safe. The Census Bureau protects information that identifies respondents or their households for 72 years. Easy. The questionnaire contains only a few simple questions and takes just a few minutes to answer and return by mail. Everyone counts. The census is a count of everyone living in the United States, including all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, both citizens and non citizens. Coming soon. Census questionnaires will be mailed in March 2010. Issued April 2008 Form D -3207 U n it ed States Census 2010 U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Census Bureau 2 N First St, 5 Floor San Jose, CA 95113 Ray Mueller Partnership Specialist Phone: (408) 500 -8016 Email: raymond.c.mueller @census.gov US CENSUS BUREAU Helping You Make Informed Decisions Melissa Erickson Protect Manager Census 2010 County of Santa Clara Office of the County Executive County Govemment Center, East Wing, 11th Floor 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California 95110 (408) 299-5172 FAX (408) 295 -1613 melssa.erickson @ceo.sccgov.org It's Easy! In 2010, every household will receive a short questionnaire that is simple and fast to complete and return. Number of people in household Phone number Name of each person in household Relationship Gender Age /Date of Birth Race /Ethnicity Tenure (rent or own The Census takes just a few minutes to complete and return by mail. It's Safe! Every Census Bureau worker takes an oath for life to protect the confidentiality of Census responses. By law, the Census Bureau does not share your answers with anyone. Not even other government agencies. Your answers are protected Your identity is safe It's Important! Every year more than $300 billion in federal funds are awarded to states and communities based on census data. That's more than $3 trillion over a 10 -year period. Completing the Census helps to provide: Each state's delegation of seats for the U.S. House of Representatives Community planning such as roads, hospitals, and schools Jobs Language services Health services Need help completing the form? Call toll -free: 1- 866 872 -6868 www.2010census.gov Stand Up, Be Counted! The Census Questionnaire is a count of everyone living in the United States. Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 Census is in our hands. In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will define who we are as a nation. The form is short, your answers are protected, and many benefits rely upon an accurate count. Help your community receive the funds it requires. Ensure that everyone is counted. United States Census www.2010census.gov 2010 The Public's Privacy No idle pledge! Safeguards for Your Privacy The Law Title 13, U.S. Code Simply stated, information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau is used only for statistical purposes. When the Census Bureau says it will keep your information confidential, that also means it will not release results that could be used to identify you. That's the law! The Oath All Census Bureau employees, including temporary employees, swear under oath that they will not disclose any information about individuals or businesses gathered by the agency. The Penalties Substantial penalties are in place for violators of the law. Disclosing confidential census information is a felony; the penalty for wrongful disclosure is up to 5 years imprisonment and /or a fine. (Under the Sentencing Reform Act, the fine for wrongful disclosure currently is up to $250,000.) Confidentiality Is a Must Only authorized Census Bureau employees can see your personal identifiable information. Even copies of census questionnaires cannot be used as evidence in a court of law. Census data on individuals or establishments are not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. No authority can obtain personal identifiable data from the Census Bureau. The airtight law applies to the White House, U.S. Supreme Court, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, police, military, and welfare agencies— everybody! The law protects you and your information! Technology Safeguards Modernized automated computer systems and programs, used to store and process information collected, are configured to ensure that an individual's information is protected from any unauthorized access —for any reason! Names and addresses are separated from the electronic files that contain an individual's answers when no longer needed, to protect the respondent's confidentiality. The Census Bureau even withholds statistical totals if they represent a geographic area so small that the numbers might identify someone. Access to Census Bureau computer systems from outside the Census Bureau is strictly controlled through secure technology, including passwords, firewalls, encryption, and auditing, to prevent unauthorized access. Results of Census Bureau Surveys Provide a Wealth of Information Reflecting Our Nation's Economic and Social Environment! How Census Data Affect Our Economy Data on every subject and aspect of social, economic, and cultural matters are distributed through a constantly growing group of data users —the general public as well as governments worldwide. For example, these data form the basis for the national unemployment rate, official poverty /income statistics, Consumer Price Index, monthly housing statistics, and other economic indicators. Confidentiality of personal information is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a major factor in gathering accurate data. How Census Data Affect Your Community The surveys undertaken by the Census Bureau provide vital information about emerging social problems, such as the condition of education in the United States, pregnancy and infant death, the prevalence of alcohol consumption, and crime. The data also describe the health, housing, employment, unemployment, income, and consumer expenditures of the population. U.S. Census Bureau Regional Offices If you have additional concerns regarding confidentiality of Census Bureau data, please contact your local regional office: Atlanta Boston Charlotte Chicago Dallas Denver Detroit Kansas City Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Seattle 1- 800 424 -6974 1- 800 562 -5721 1- 800 331 -7360 1- 800 865 -6384 1- 800 -835 -9752 1-800-852-6159 1- 800 432 -1495 1- 800 728 -4748 1- 800 992 -3530 1- 800 -991 -2520 1- 800 -262 -4236 1- 800 233 -3308 www.census.gov U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration U.S. CENSUS BUREAU G» U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 2009 545 238/10133 Issued March 2009 BC- 1428RV The U.S. Census Bureau Respects Your Privacy and Keeps Your Personal Information Confidential It's the Law! (Title 13, U.S. Code) USCENSUSBUREAU Helping You Make Informed Decisions