The ASA Privacy and Confidentiality Committee, in partnership with the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology Confidentiality and Data Access Interest Group, is sponsoring an upcoming seminar series on issues relating to statistical confidentiality and data access. The Committee will also be sponsoring several sessions at JSM in Boston this August.
Committees
Privacy and Confidentiality Committee Webinar Tackles ‘Statistical Purpose’
The ASA’s Privacy and Confidentiality Committee hosted a webinar exploring the concept of “statistical purpose” and why getting it right matters in today’s federal data landscape.
ASA International Data Quest Inspires, Connects Students in Underserved Areas
Data Quest is a month-long competition that connects students in underserved regions with real-world data.
Entries Sought for Statistical Significance Poster Competition
The Scientific and Public Affairs Advisory Committee’s Statistical Significance Poster Competition requires participants to submit a one-page poster and summary to showcase how statistics can improve society.
Nominations Open for AAPOR Achievement Award
Nominate a colleague for this lifetime achievement award, which recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to public opinion theory, research, methods, ethics, or public understanding.
Committees, Statistics Without Borders Increase Visibility
The American Statistical Association is dedicated to increasing external visibility and support for the statistics profession and promoting the use of statistics in other fields. The committees of the ASA’s Professional Issues and Visibility Council are critical to making that happen.
Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
At JSM 2025, the ASA Committee on Career Development’s Networking Like a Pro event featured expert advice from leaders and interactive practice, encouraging statisticians to build authentic relationships, highlight strengths, stay curious, and confidently seek mentorship while forming meaningful connections across diverse fields.
Committee on Professional Ethics Seeks Input
The American Statistical Association Committee on Professional Ethics has an opportunity for association members to contribute to the next iteration of the ASA Ethical Guidelines for Statistical Practice. Fill out the form and share your thoughts.
ASA Committee on Privacy and Confidentiality Hosts Events, Webinars
The committee held two webinar presentations on Privacy Day in January focusing on AI and LLMs.
20+ JSM Sessions Focus on Privacy, Confidentiality
The 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings in Portland, Oregon, featured more than 20 sessions and panels about statistical data privacy and confidentiality. Read about the highlights!