IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003
Public Information Office CB03-60
(301) 763-3030/457-3670 (fax)
(301) 457-1037 (TDD)
email: pio@census.gov
Note to Correspondents
Census Bureau Plans to Switch to Organization-Based
Passwords for Media Embargo Page
The Census Bureau's Public Information Office is instituting a new
password system for gaining authorized access to its news release embargo
page on the Internet. During a transition period, the bureau will move
from a system of usernames and passwords for individual reporters to one
of a single organization-based username and password for each media
organization.
The need for the new system comes as the bureau continues to receive
numerous requests on a daily basis from reporters to access its embargo
page. As a result, the bureau's server is rapidly becoming overwhelmed
with passwords.
During the month of April, your organization will be issued one password
to be used by all reporters in your organization. You will be notified via
e-mail when your new username and password have been activated, at which
time you are free to share them with the reporters in your organization
who need access to the embargo page.
During this transition, you may continue to use your current username
and password. Should you experience any difficulty accessing the embargo
page, please contact the Public Information Office on (301) 763-3030 to
request a temporary password. By early May, the new system will be in
place, and all the old individual passwords will be deactivated.
We are making every effort to ensure that this transition is as smooth
as possible and appreciate your cooperation during this period.
available free from Adobe.
