Toward a Reconceptualization of Confidentiality Protection in the Context of Linkages with Administrative Records

Gates has contributed over an extended period of time to efforts to advance the use of administrative records for statistical purposes, especially at the U.S. Census Bureau, and thus it is a pleasure to be able to comment on this paper which reflects his experiences and his thinking on the topic. He focuses largely on the policy aspects of expanding the use of administrative records using ideas and approaches already in the Bureau’s repertoire.