Publikation Big data and beyond: the changing role of official statistics

Big data and beyond: the changing role of official statistics

The emergence of all kinds of new data sources, often referred to as big data or the data revolution, has a huge impact on the role of official statistics in society. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) tries to approach the data revolution as an opportunity rather than a threat by looking for new sources, methods and tools on the one hand, and new users, products and services on the other hand. Innovative collaboration models and liaisons with all kinds of partners, both public and private, are crucial to making progress. The presentation discusses the Center for Big Data Statistics and the Urban Data Centers established by CBS, next to instruments such as data camps and the innovation site that shows beta products.