Transparency in the Census Bureau's disclosure avoidance system revealed complex tensions between trust, utility, and accountability. While opening up technical details increased expert participation, limited communication with diverse stakeholders challenged trust and democratic engagement.
The Census Bureau's transition to differential privacy improved technical transparency but complicated trust and accountability. Key data files were withheld to preserve trust, alienating some experts and stakeholders. Transparency revealed political compromises but also exposed gaps between technical experts and non-specialist audiences, hindering full participation and accountability. Despite expert involvement, democratic participation remained uneven, limited by communication challenges and stakeholder inclusion.
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