rekisteripohjaisuutta

Rekisteripohjaisuus, often translated as register-based or registry-based, is a principle and method used in statistical and administrative data collection. It involves linking information from various population and business registers to create comprehensive datasets for research, planning, and official statistics. Instead of conducting new surveys or collecting redundant information, rekisteripohjaisuus utilizes existing data held by authorities. This approach aims to improve efficiency, reduce the burden on individuals and businesses, and enhance the quality and timeliness of statistical information.

The core idea is to create unique identifiers for individuals and legal entities, allowing data from different sources to be matched. These sources can include population registers, tax registers, social security registers, and business registries. By combining data from these sources, researchers and statisticians can gain detailed insights into demographics, economic activity, social trends, and public service utilization. For example, changes in employment status can be tracked by linking tax data with social security information.

Rekisteripohjaisuus offers several advantages. It can lead to cost savings by reducing the need for primary data collection. It also enables the creation of more detailed and up-to-date statistics, as registers are often updated continuously. Furthermore, it minimizes response burden, as individuals and businesses are not required to repeatedly provide the same information to different agencies. However, the implementation of rekisteripohjaisuus also raises important considerations regarding data privacy, security, and the potential for biases or inaccuracies in the source registers. Careful legal frameworks and technical solutions are necessary to ensure ethical and reliable use of register data.