National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data

Title III of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (hereafter referred to as the Evidence Act) mandates that OMB establish a Standard Application Process (SAP) for requesting access to certain confidential data assets. Specifically, the Evidence Act requires OMB to establish a common application process through which agencies, the Congressional Budget Office, State, local, and Tribal governments, researchers, and other individuals, as appropriate, may apply for access to confidential data assets collected, accessed, or acquired by a statistical agency or unit. This new process will be implemented while maintaining stringent controls to protect confidentiality and privacy, as required by law. The fulfillment of NCSES’s data security requirements places a degree of burden on individuals, which is outlined below.

The latest form for National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data expires 2026-07-31 and can be found here.

Security Plan Form

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