Statement of Confidentiality

Chmura Statement of Confidentiality

Chmura Economics & Analytics (Chmura) conducts its surveys with strict guidelines regarding the confidentiality of gathered data. All information provided by respondents is treated as personal and confidential. Individual survey answers are combined with those of many others and used only in statistical analysis. Results are reported only in aggregate such that individual responses cannot be ascertained. Primary data is used only internally and is neither publicized nor shared with any project client or related organization. If Chmura uses a subcontractor for data collection, that relationship is made clear and the subcontracting organization follows the same confidentiality guidelines. For data provided to Chmura directly by individuals or businesses, Chmura operates under the same confidentiality guidelines as for surveys.

Survey References

• Virginia’s Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Martinsville, Virginia
  A survey of 507 manufacturing firms in Virginia conducted for purposes of market analysis in 2007.
• Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance, Williamsburg, Virginia
  A survey of 366 firms was conducted in 2006 for purposes of a labor market analysis.
• University Center of the Mountains, Hazard, Kentucky
  A survey of 556 high school and college students was conducted in 2005 to examine career and training preferences as part of an education demand study.

Confidentiality Agreements between Chmura and Public Organizations

• Virginia Employment Commission
  Chmura is provided firm-specific employment and wage data from this Virginia State agency under a confidentiality agreement that has been in place for over eight years.
• Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services
  Similar to the above, firm-specific employment and wage for Ohio is provided to Chmura under a confidentiality agreement.
• New York Department of Labor
  Chmura was entrusted by the State of New York with establishment contact information for the Tompkins County Labor Shed under a confidentiality agreement for the purposes of a one-time survey in 2007.