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Census 2021 impact assessments

Date published: 27 October 2020

Statistics: Census 2021 background,  Legislation

Download the statutory impact assessments related to Census 2021.

As part of the planning process for Census 2021, several statutory impact assessments were carried out to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. These included:

  • Census 2021 Regulatory Impact Assessment
  • Census 2021 Data Protection Impact Assessment
  • Census 2021 Equality Impact Assessment Screening Template

These assessments helped guide the development of the census to ensure it was effective, inclusive, and respectful of individual rights.

Documents

  • Census 2021 Regulatory Impact Assessment Adobe PDF (447 KB)
  • Census 2021 Data Protection Impact Assessment Adobe PDF (933 KB)
  • Census 2021 Equality Impact Assessment Screening Template Adobe PDF (708 KB)

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Last updated: 23 May 2025

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