Census Asks for Electronic Submissions of Disclosures, Data Requests

The Census Bureau is asking that all data requests and voluntary self-disclosures be submitted electronically in password-protected files, Census said in a March 18 emailed notice to industry. Census said it will continue responding to calls and emails from industry as “many” of its officials telework due to the coronavirus pandemic response, but said disclosures should be sent to the Trade Regulations Branch at emd.askregs@census.gov and data requests should be sent to the Data User & Trade Outreach Branch at gtmd.outreach@census.gov. They can also be faxed to (301) 763-8835. Census will have “limited access” to physical mail during this time.