UK Census 2021 - Outputs Consultation
Office for National Statistics ▪ 2021
In 2021, Office for National Statistics carried out a participatory data governance process exploring the governance of data related to the 2021 population census.
The process involved organisations and members of the public and informed decision making concerning the design and sharing of data by the Office for National Statistics.
The process adopted a collective data governance lens and involved the following components:
ONS Census 2021 outputs consultation
The Office for National Statistics invited views on proposals for the content design and release of Census 2021 outputs for England and Wales through an online consultation.
Individual responses were gathered and analysed by the ONS.
An online platform was used to gather responses, and participants were offered the option to have their responses made publicly available, providing an open archive of many of the responses.
There were 312 participants from a target group of organisations and Individuals with an interest in the census (Open).
Participants were recruited through ONS mailing lists and other communication channels that promoted the consultation and allowed people to self-select to participate.
Background information was given through written briefing materials (online or as handouts).
A detailed consultation document was provided.
Sources
ONS: Census 2021 outputs: content design and release phase proposals