Protecting Private Data: The Impact of the U.S. Census on Rural Alaska

By
Matthew Faubion, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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In 2020, The U.S. Census started in Toksook Bay, a rural village along the Southwest Coast of Alaska. The remoteness of this area makes it one of the most difficult to count. A new algorithm ensures not only more accurate numbers, but better security when it comes to protecting personal data.

In partnership with @novapbs , we dive into how differential privacy works, and what’s at stake for small communities if the data isn’t accurate.
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Matt Faubion is a multimedia journalist at Alaska Public Media. Reach him atmfaubion@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Matthere.

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