The quality and security of information at the NSI were the focus of the second day of the Peer Review of the National Statistical System in Bulgaria. These are some of the 16 principles set out in the European Statistics Code of Practice, which the NSI follows in the entire process of data collection, processing and dissemination. The implementation of these principles is also the basis for public confidence in official statistics.
NSI has introduced an Integrated Management System which ensures the quality of processes and information security. The institute is certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001. The participants in the sessions today also discussed issues related to the methodologies of statistical surveys, the use of administrative data sources and the possibilities for modernization of the processes.
Directors and heads of departments took part in the talks and at the end of the day the reviewers met with the young NSI employees – statisticians with up to 5 years of experience to hear their assessment for the work of the institute. Meetings with the other national authorities and a wide circle of stakeholders are forthcoming.
