Making Census
The next will take place in 2011. The who it would like to carry out the work. It's a big contract and it's subject that we've already looked into in some detail. . But in these , deciding who gets to contract is also . Given that participation in the census is compulsory, there is that one of the shortlisted firms is a huge foreign defence contractor. is battling it out with to provide data capture and storage services for the 2011 Census.
Lockheed were involved and have that no information will leave the Government facilities operated by the . Nevertheless, as well as the role of the and its impact on those tasked to carry out the survey. object to Lockheed on a point of principle.
We've been speaking to ONS Census Director - Glen Watson. How seriously does he take data security?
We also hope to hear from Lockheed and Philip Redfern, retired director from of who.