One of the key principles that CYSTAT is required to safeguard, is that of the confidentiality of the information collected. The overall framework governing statistical confidentiality is laid down in article 16 of the Official Statistics Law of 2021 (Law No. 25(I)/2021) and includes provisions stipulating which data are to be regarded as confidential, the manner in which such data shall be disseminated, the potential of gaining access to such data for research purposes, the written declaration ensuring confidentiality and the penalties foreseen in case of a breach.

CYSTAT has developed the "Guidelines for the Protection of Confidential Data (EL)" which cites the specific actions and precautions that have to be taken in every stage of handling statistical data, in order to safeguard statistical confidentiality.

Relevant files: 

 Guidelines for the Protection of Confidential Data (EL)