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Religion Question and Outputs Survey

09.08.2018

Do you use religion data from Scotland's Census? Can you help us in the development of outputs from the religion question for Scotland's Census 2021?

We are looking for a variety of people who use census religion data or are from religious groups and denominations to complete this short survey

We would like to capture information about your requirements from the 2021 census, and we are looking for contacts who are willing to work with us on the design of the religion outputs for 2021 (which may involve grouping some denominations together in some outputs).

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Scotland’s Census 2021 Question Testing

02.08.2018

Planning for the next census is well underway. As part of this, we are currently conducting a survey to test some new and revised questions which are being considered for inclusion in Scotland's Census 2021. Current testing is focusing on sex and trans status questions.

The testing will be conducted between 1 August and 15 August 2018.

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Travel to Work or Study Survey

05.07.2018

Can you help us in the development of the questions that we will recommend for Scotland’s Census 2021?

We are looking for a variety of people aged 16+ to complete this short survey. In particular we are looking for participants who both work and study, as well as those who only work or only study.

Please complete our Travel to Work or Study Survey, this survey should take less than 10 minutes and will be open until Tuesday 24 July 2018.

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What’s new on our website

01.06.2018

General Data Protection Regulation

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) change which came into force on Friday 25 May, we have published links to National Records of Scotland privacy notice (published in March 2018) and our Corporate Data Protection Policy as well as further information on Scotland’s Census newsletter subscription .

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British Sign Language (BSL) Users Required

03.04.2018

We’re looking for British Sign Language (BSL) users to assist with testing a question for Scotland’s Census 2021, Can you help?

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a variety of people who use BSL to take part in face-to-face interviews.

What is involved?

Taking part would involve coming to a face-to-face interview in Edinburgh city centre.
In the interview you will be shown some potential census questions and asked for your thoughts on the questions.

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General Data Protection Regulation

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