Article 23. The procedure for collecting personal data

The collection of personal data is carried out by interviewing respondents and filling out the census sheets when going around residential and other premises in which they live (stay), or in the premises provided for these purposes by local government bodies.

The collection of personal data can also be carried out using information and communication technologies, taking into account the requirements for ensuring information security.

The survey of respondents is conducted in the state language. Respondents who do not speak the state language can be interviewed in their native language or in a freely chosen language of communication.

The census sheets are filled in by census staff according to the respondents.

Personal data on respondents who are absent during the census at the place of residence (place of stay) or who are minors are reported by adult members of their household. Personal data on persons over whom guardianship or trusteeship is established are reported by their guardians or trustees.

If a respondent refuses to answer the questions contained in the census questionnaire, the questionnaire shall be completed on the basis of information available from citizensʼ self-government bodies or local executive authorities.

The collection of personal data on questions not covered by the Census program is prohibited.