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Safeguarded microdata background information and guidance

User guide, codebook, and additional information for use alongside safeguarded microdata files from the 2011 and 2022 censuses.

Census 2022 Safeguarded-Secure Microdata codebook

A codebook detailing the variables and geography included in the safeguarded and secure microdata files for census 2022.

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Census 2022 Safeguarded Microdata User guide

Background information for the safeguarded microdata files for census 2022

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Census 2022 Safeguarded Microdata Quality document

A quality document comparing census 2022 safeguarded microdata files to public published census information.

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Census 2011 Safeguarded microdata user guide

Background information for the safeguarded microdata files for census 2011

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Census 2011 Scotland safeguarded microdata codebook

A codebook at region level detailing the variables and geography included in the safeguarded microdata files for census 2011.

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Census 2011 Scotland safeguarded microdata quality document

A quality document at region level comparing safeguarded microdata files to public published census information for census 2011.

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Census 2011 Grouped council area safeguarded microdata codebook

A grouped council area codebook detailing the variables and geography included in safeguarded microdata files for census 2011.

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Census 2011 Grouped council area safeguarded microdata quality document

A quality document at grouped council area level comparing safeguarded microdata files to public published census information for census 2011.

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Census 2011 Additional metadata - variables and classifications

Additional metadata variables and classifications for use with microdata files for census 2011.

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