Census data published by the Census Bureau is considered what type of information?

Census data published by the Census Bureau is classified as public information because it is collected and disseminated for the purpose of informing the public, policymakers, and researchers about various demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the population. This data is available to anyone and can be accessed without restrictions, reflecting the Bureau's commitment to transparency and public accountability.

Private information, on the other hand, pertains to data that is specific to individual persons or entities and is not shared publicly for privacy concerns. Confidential information is data that is intended to be kept secure and restricted to specific individuals or entities due to its sensitive nature. Restricted information typically refers to data that has limited access, often due to legal, ethical, or security concerns, which is not the case with census data as it is freely available for public review.