Synthetic Data for Official Statistics: Lessons from Luxembourg’s Census

How can we harness the potential of data while safeguarding privacy? This question is at the heart of a keynote at Data Summit Luxembourg 2025, where Claude Lamboray, Head of the Methods and Quality team at STATEC’s Datalab, will present the groundbreaking results of a collaborative project with LNDS that explores just that.

Using Luxembourg’s 2021 Census as a foundation, the team successfully generated high-quality synthetic data that mirrors real-world statistical relationships — without revealing personal information. This innovative approach not only meets EU standards for anonymisation but also opens new doors for flexible, privacy-preserving data sharing in research and policy.

Join us to discover how synthetic data is reshaping the future of official statistics, and what this means for data-driven innovation in Luxembourg and beyond.

🎤 About the Speaker

Claude Lamboray holds a PhD in Applied Science from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and has a strong academic background in Mathematics and Statistics. Over the past 15+ years, he has built extensive experience in the field of official statistics, working on a wide range of projects and in various roles at STATEC and the European Commission. Currently, Claude leads the Methods and Quality team within STATEC’s datalab, where he plays a key role in driving modernisation initiatives and enhancing statistical practices.

📍 Session Details

The keynote will take place during Data Summit Luxembourg 2025 on 2 December at the European Convention Center Luxembourg.

o When: 14:45 - 15:00

o Location: Plenary Stage

🎟️ Participation is free, but places are limited and filling quickly. Register now to secure your spot!
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